Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High | High | Low |
Main airport | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | November - April | February - May | January, February, October - December | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October | May - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $974 | $959 | $1167 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1289 | $1363 |
Rent | $274 | $316 | $503 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $567 | $658 |
Groceries | $169 | $161 | $151 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $10 | $150 |
Dining out | $108 | $128 | $134 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $227 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $35 | $39 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $27 | $28 |
Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $72 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $140 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $60 | $15 | $20 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $30 | $53 |
Taxis | $20 | $15 | $13 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $12 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $40 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $6 | $3 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $18 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $2 | $4 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $62 | $74 | $89 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $41 | $34 | $57 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $23 | $72 |
Yoga | $55 | $71 | $57 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $10 | $21 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $29 | $10 |
SIM card options | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 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%. | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |