Hanoi vs Lviv vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Seoul vs Valencia

Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 8,053,663 731,387 8,850,000 880,691 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) Vietnamese Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Moderate Low Moderate Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January, February, October - December May - September March - May, October, November December - April March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
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 Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1167 $922 $1867 $2359 $2184 $1976
Rent $503 $400 $778 $1036 $797 $869
Groceries $151 $91 $281 $236 $356 $146
Dining out $134 $151 $182 $371 $211 $292
Cafe $39 $21 $49 $43 $69 $42
Coworking space $72 $79 $159 $157 $222 $152
Mobile internet $4 $4 $25 $21 $40 $16
Public transportation $20 $5 $11 $12 $40 $38
Taxis $13 $12 $9 $48 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $16 $24 $0 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $3 $13 $81 $35 $39 $73
Museums and sights $4 $9 $20 $9 $6 $44
Nightlife $89 $43 $64 $117 $93 $66
Gym $57 $22 $69 $37 $69 $34
Yoga $57 $30 $65 $163 $112 $87
Massage $21 $27 $51 $75 $75 $45
SIM card options Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
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 Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow