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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 |
Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Vietnamese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | February - May |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $959 |
Rent | $939 | $499 | $316 |
Groceries | $188 | $108 | $161 |
Dining out | $271 | $202 | $128 |
Cafe | $57 | $29 | $35 |
Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $88 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $15 |
Taxis | $58 | $27 | $15 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $6 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $2 |
Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $74 |
Gym | $66 | $37 | $34 |
Yoga | $99 | $48 | $71 |
Massage | $56 | $26 | $10 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow |