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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 | $2202 |
| Rent | $510 | $949 |
| Groceries | $153 | $130 |
| Dining out | $136 | $213 |
| Cafe | $39 | $44 |
| Coworking space | $73 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $22 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $17 |
| Taxis | $14 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $51 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $99 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $223 |
| Nightlife | $90 | $79 |
| Gym | $58 | $43 |
| Yoga | $58 | $56 |
| Massage | $21 | $104 |
| 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 |