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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Korean |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $922 | $2184 |
| Rent | $503 | $400 | $797 |
| Groceries | $151 | $91 | $356 |
| Dining out | $134 | $151 | $211 |
| Cafe | $39 | $21 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $79 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $5 | $40 |
| Taxis | $13 | $12 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $13 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $43 | $93 |
| Gym | $57 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $30 | $112 |
| Massage | $21 | $27 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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). | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |