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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | January - March, December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1833 |
| Rent | $616 | $316 | $965 | $1174 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $191 | $161 | $136 | $175 | $95 |
| Dining out | $168 | $128 | $271 | $313 | $210 |
| Cafe | $45 | $35 | $37 | $51 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $88 | $164 | $196 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $24 | $10 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $15 | $63 | $78 | $33 |
| Taxis | $19 | $15 | $27 | $44 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $18 | $49 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $6 | $29 | $54 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $2 | $24 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $74 | $47 | $82 | $54 |
| Gym | $96 | $34 | $65 | $44 | $31 |
| Yoga | $98 | $71 | $65 | $142 | $40 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $50 | $64 | $32 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | 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 | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |