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Population 5,680,000 3,400,000 1,125,316 15,520,000 6,578,0179 2,427,000 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai German Vietnamese Turkish Spanish Spanish Georgian
Level of English Low Very high Low Low Moderate Low Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September February - May April - June, September and October March - May, September - November January - April, December March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2200 $959 $659 $2498 $1293 $1462
Rent $616 $939 $316 $354 $1174 $732 $752
Groceries $191 $188 $161 $44 $175 $87 $112
Dining out $168 $271 $128 $81 $313 $131 $169
Cafe $45 $57 $35 $18 $51 $18 $45
Coworking space $127 $174 $88 $49 $196 $96 $125
Mobile internet $23 $23 $4 $3 $10 $16 $4
Public transportation $32 $88 $15 $6 $78 $21 $8
Taxis $19 $58 $15 $6 $44 $14 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $0 $2 $49 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $64 $6 $11 $54 $8 $21
Museums and sights $21 $37 $2 $15 $20 $9 $9
Nightlife $50 $63 $74 $22 $82 $73 $53
Gym $96 $66 $34 $9 $44 $15 $33
Yoga $98 $99 $71 $23 $142 $54 $37
Massage $11 $56 $10 $15 $64 $20 $53
SIM card options AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Tigo Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Tip 10% in restaurants 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Grab Mytaxi, Uber Grab BiTaksi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now EasyTaxi Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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.
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
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