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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Population | 926,426 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | May - September | June - October | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1230 | $959 | $1167 | $1984 | $1867 | $1759 | $1806 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $499 | $316 | $503 | $965 | $778 | $717 | $780 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $108 | $161 | $151 | $136 | $281 | $148 | $158 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $202 | $128 | $134 | $271 | $182 | $280 | $240 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $29 | $35 | $39 | $37 | $49 | $45 | $53 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $120 | $88 | $72 | $164 | $159 | $96 | $175 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $9 | $4 | $4 | $24 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $36 | $15 | $20 | $63 | $11 | $95 | $61 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $27 | $15 | $13 | $27 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $13 | $0 | $0 | $18 | $24 | $10 | $19 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $6 | $3 | $29 | $81 | $45 | $19 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $2 | $4 | $24 | $20 | $24 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $74 | $89 | $47 | $64 | $66 | $50 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $37 | $34 | $57 | $65 | $69 | $56 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $48 | $71 | $57 | $65 | $65 | $82 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $50 | $51 | $48 | $37 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |