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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $503 | $965 | $1174 | $778 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $151 | $136 | $175 | $281 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $134 | $271 | $313 | $182 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $39 | $37 | $51 | $49 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $164 | $196 | $159 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $24 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $13 | $27 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $18 | $49 | $24 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $29 | $54 | $81 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $24 | $20 | $20 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $47 | $82 | $64 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $57 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $65 | $142 | $65 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $21 | $50 | $64 | $51 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |