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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $503 | $732 | $778 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $151 | $87 | $281 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $134 | $131 | $182 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $96 | $159 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $13 | $14 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $73 | $64 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $57 | $15 | $69 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $54 | $65 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $21 | $20 | $51 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |