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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $959 | $1167 | $2498 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $316 | $503 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $161 | $151 | $175 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $128 | $134 | $313 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $35 | $39 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $88 | $72 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $4 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $15 | $20 | $78 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $15 | $13 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $6 | $3 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $2 | $4 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $74 | $89 | $82 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $34 | $57 | $44 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $71 | $57 | $142 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $10 | $21 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |