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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | January - March, December |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1191 | $1866 |
| Rent | $514 | $1085 |
| Groceries | $155 | $97 |
| Dining out | $137 | $214 |
| Cafe | $39 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $74 | $132 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $34 |
| Taxis | $14 | $15 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $56 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $91 | $55 |
| Gym | $58 | $31 |
| Yoga | $58 | $40 |
| Massage | $21 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |