Chiang Mai vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Prague vs Valencia

	Chiang Mai 🇹🇭 Remove	Da Nang 🇻🇳 Remove	Hanoi 🇻🇳 Remove	Prague 🇨🇿 Remove	Valencia 🇪🇸 Remove
Population	1,166,978	1,125,316	8,053,663	1,305,737	834,000
Official language(s)	Thai	Vietnamese	Vietnamese	Czech	Spanish, Valencian
Level of English	Low	Low	Moderate	High	Moderate
Main airport	Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)	Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	Nội Bài International Airport (HAN)	Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)	Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit	November - April	February - May	January, February, October - December	June - October	March - June, September, October
Currency	THB - Thai Baht (฿)	VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫)	VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫)	CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)	EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards	Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places.	Accepted in some places. Cash also needed.	Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred.	Accepted most places (some places are cash only)	Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Average monthly costs	$974	$959	$1167	$1806	$1976
Rent	$274	$316	$503	$780	$869
Groceries	$169	$161	$151	$158	$146
Dining out	$108	$128	$134	$240	$292
Cafe	$45	$35	$39	$53	$42
Coworking space	$95	$88	$72	$175	$152
Mobile internet	$11	$4	$4	$24	$16
Public transportation	$60	$15	$20	$61	$38
Taxis	$20	$15	$13	$33	$42
Shared bicycles and scooters	$10	$0	$0	$19	$30
Sport and cultural events	$8	$6	$3	$19	$73
Museums and sights	$8	$2	$4	$35	$44
Nightlife	$62	$74	$89	$50	$66
Gym	$41	$34	$57	$56	$34
Yoga	$55	$71	$57	$66	$87
Massage	$10	$10	$21	$37	$45
SIM card options	AIS, DTAC	Viettel, Vinafone	Viettel, Mobifone	Vodafone, T-Mobile	Vodafone, Orange
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% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere	Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps	Grab	Grab	Grab, GoViet	Uber, Liftago	Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water	Not drinkable	Not drinkable	Not drinkable	Drinkable	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.	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!	Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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	Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.	Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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	Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés	Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options	90 options on HappyCow	107 options on HappyCow	104 listings on Happy Cow	112 options on HappyCow	98 listings on Happy Cow