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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,125,316 8,053,663 1,305,737
Official language(s) German Spanish Vietnamese Vietnamese Czech
Level of English Very high Low Low Moderate High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December February - May January, February, October - December June - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $959 $1167 $1806
Rent $939 $480 $316 $503 $780
Groceries $188 $82 $161 $151 $158
Dining out $271 $174 $128 $134 $240
Cafe $57 $22 $35 $39 $53
Coworking space $174 $77 $88 $72 $175
Mobile internet $23 $11 $4 $4 $24
Public transportation $88 $23 $15 $20 $61
Taxis $58 $28 $15 $13 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $0 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $6 $3 $19
Museums and sights $37 $7 $2 $4 $35
Nightlife $63 $46 $74 $89 $50
Gym $66 $15 $34 $57 $56
Yoga $99 $57 $71 $57 $66
Massage $56 $37 $10 $21 $37
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, Liftago
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine 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. 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. 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!
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua 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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow