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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Very high | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $1984 | $922 | $2498 | $1289 |
| Rent | $503 | $965 | $400 | $1174 | $567 |
| Groceries | $151 | $136 | $91 | $175 | $10 |
| Dining out | $134 | $271 | $151 | $313 | $227 |
| Cafe | $39 | $37 | $21 | $51 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $164 | $79 | $196 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $24 | $4 | $10 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $30 |
| Taxis | $13 | $27 | $12 | $44 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $18 | $16 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $29 | $13 | $54 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $47 | $43 | $82 | $82 |
| Gym | $57 | $65 | $22 | $44 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $65 | $30 | $142 | $62 |
| Massage | $21 | $50 | $27 | $64 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |