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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1167 | $659 | $2143 | $1806 |
| Rent | $316 | $503 | $354 | $923 | $780 |
| Groceries | $161 | $151 | $44 | $127 | $158 |
| Dining out | $128 | $134 | $81 | $207 | $240 |
| Cafe | $35 | $39 | $18 | $42 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $72 | $49 | $160 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $3 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $20 | $6 | $17 | $61 |
| Taxis | $15 | $13 | $6 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $3 | $11 | $97 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $4 | $15 | $217 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $89 | $22 | $77 | $50 |
| Gym | $34 | $57 | $9 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $71 | $57 | $23 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $15 | $101 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |