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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | January - March, December |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $922 | $1293 | $1833 |
| Rent | $503 | $400 | $732 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $151 | $91 | $87 | $95 |
| Dining out | $134 | $151 | $131 | $210 |
| Cafe | $39 | $21 | $18 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $79 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $16 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $5 | $21 | $33 |
| Taxis | $13 | $12 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $13 | $8 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $9 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $43 | $73 | $54 |
| Gym | $57 | $22 | $15 | $31 |
| Yoga | $57 | $30 | $54 | $40 |
| Massage | $21 | $27 | $20 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |