Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 8,053,663 | 259,453 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish |
Level of English | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | January - May, October - December |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1183 | $2071 |
Rent | $510 | $892 |
Groceries | $153 | $122 |
Dining out | $136 | $200 |
Cafe | $39 | $41 |
Coworking space | $73 | $155 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $20 |
Public transportation | $20 | $16 |
Taxis | $14 | $8 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $48 |
Sport and cultural events | $3 | $93 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $210 |
Nightlife | $90 | $75 |
Gym | $58 | $40 |
Yoga | $58 | $53 |
Massage | $21 | $98 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants |
Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | N/A |
Tap water | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |