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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - March, December | March - June |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1167 | $659 | $1867 | $2359 | $1833 | $1462 |
| Rent | $316 | $503 | $354 | $778 | $1036 | $1066 | $752 |
| Groceries | $161 | $151 | $44 | $281 | $236 | $95 | $112 |
| Dining out | $128 | $134 | $81 | $182 | $371 | $210 | $169 |
| Cafe | $35 | $39 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $72 | $49 | $159 | $157 | $130 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $20 | $6 | $11 | $12 | $33 | $8 |
| Taxis | $15 | $13 | $6 | $9 | $48 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $0 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $3 | $11 | $81 | $35 | $55 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $89 | $22 | $64 | $117 | $54 | $53 |
| Gym | $34 | $57 | $9 | $69 | $37 | $31 | $33 |
| Yoga | $71 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $163 | $40 | $37 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $15 | $51 | $75 | $32 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. |
| 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |