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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | High | Low | Very High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | September - December | February - May | May - September | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $1321 | $959 | $1759 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $480 | $615 | $844 | $316 | $717 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $82 | $114 | $98 | $161 | $148 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $174 | $165 | $121 | $128 | $280 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $22 | $38 | $25 | $35 | $45 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $88 | $96 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $23 | $21 | $9 | $15 | $95 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $9 | $15 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $25 | $14 | $0 | $10 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $6 | $45 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $29 | $4 | $2 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $46 | $45 | $23 | $74 | $66 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $15 | $30 | $14 | $34 | $56 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $57 | $59 | $19 | $71 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $10 | $48 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |