Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low | Low |
Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | December - April | May - October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1167 | $922 | $1867 | $5431 | $2359 | $1363 |
Rent | $503 | $400 | $778 | $2891 | $1036 | $658 |
Groceries | $151 | $91 | $281 | $383 | $236 | $150 |
Dining out | $134 | $151 | $182 | $656 | $371 | $10 |
Cafe | $39 | $21 | $49 | $72 | $43 | $28 |
Coworking space | $72 | $79 | $159 | $326 | $157 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $20 | $5 | $11 | $220 | $12 | $53 |
Taxis | $13 | $12 | $9 | $78 | $48 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 | $24 | $30 | $0 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $3 | $13 | $81 | $100 | $35 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $89 | $43 | $64 | $195 | $117 | $118 |
Gym | $57 | $22 | $69 | $55 | $37 | $72 |
Yoga | $57 | $30 | $65 | $197 | $163 | $87 |
Massage | $21 | $27 | $51 | $109 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |