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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | May - September |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1167 | $659 | $1984 | $922 |
| Rent | $316 | $503 | $354 | $965 | $400 |
| Groceries | $161 | $151 | $44 | $136 | $91 |
| Dining out | $128 | $134 | $81 | $271 | $151 |
| Cafe | $35 | $39 | $18 | $37 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $72 | $49 | $164 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $3 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $5 |
| Taxis | $15 | $13 | $6 | $27 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $2 | $18 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $3 | $11 | $29 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $4 | $15 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $89 | $22 | $47 | $43 |
| Gym | $34 | $57 | $9 | $65 | $22 |
| Yoga | $71 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $30 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $15 | $50 | $27 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | 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%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). |
| Local food specialities | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |