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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $2498 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $503 | $1174 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $151 | $175 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $134 | $313 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $39 | $51 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $196 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $10 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $78 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $13 | $44 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $54 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $20 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $82 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $57 | $44 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $142 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $21 | $64 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |