Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - March, December |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1167 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 | $1833 |
Rent | $503 | $400 | $778 | $1036 | $1066 |
Groceries | $151 | $91 | $281 | $236 | $95 |
Dining out | $134 | $151 | $182 | $371 | $210 |
Cafe | $39 | $21 | $49 | $43 | $25 |
Coworking space | $72 | $79 | $159 | $157 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $7 |
Public transportation | $20 | $5 | $11 | $12 | $33 |
Taxis | $13 | $12 | $9 | $48 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 | $24 | $0 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $3 | $13 | $81 | $35 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $26 |
Nightlife | $89 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $54 |
Gym | $57 | $22 | $69 | $37 | $31 |
Yoga | $57 | $30 | $65 | $163 | $40 |
Massage | $21 | $27 | $51 | $75 | $32 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |