Bogota vs Bucharest vs Buenos Aires vs Chiang Mai vs Da Nang vs Panama City vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 2,900,000 1,166,978 1,125,316 880,691 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Spanish Thai Vietnamese Spanish Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High High Low Low Low Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October September - December November - April February - May December - April March - June March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1321 $974 $959 $2359 $1462 $1976
Rent $480 $615 $844 $274 $316 $1036 $752 $869
Groceries $82 $114 $98 $169 $161 $236 $112 $146
Dining out $174 $165 $121 $108 $128 $371 $169 $292
Cafe $22 $38 $25 $45 $35 $43 $45 $42
Coworking space $77 $133 $95 $95 $88 $157 $125 $152
Mobile internet $11 $7 $11 $11 $4 $21 $4 $16
Public transportation $23 $21 $9 $60 $15 $12 $8 $38
Taxis $28 $9 $9 $20 $15 $48 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $14 $10 $0 $0 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $24 $8 $6 $35 $21 $73
Museums and sights $7 $29 $4 $8 $2 $9 $9 $44
Nightlife $46 $45 $23 $62 $74 $117 $53 $66
Gym $15 $30 $14 $41 $34 $37 $33 $34
Yoga $57 $59 $19 $55 $71 $163 $37 $87
Massage $37 $31 $10 $10 $10 $75 $53 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal AIS, DTAC Viettel, Vinafone Claro, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Grab Uber, Tu Chofer Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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. Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow