Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $1167 | $1959 | $2498 | $1976 |
Rent | $316 | $503 | $678 | $1174 | $869 |
Groceries | $161 | $151 | $157 | $175 | $146 |
Dining out | $128 | $134 | $261 | $313 | $292 |
Cafe | $35 | $39 | $56 | $51 | $42 |
Coworking space | $88 | $72 | $209 | $196 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $35 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $15 | $20 | $63 | $78 | $38 |
Taxis | $15 | $13 | $42 | $44 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $45 | $49 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $3 | $28 | $54 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $4 | $8 | $20 | $44 |
Nightlife | $74 | $89 | $110 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $34 | $57 | $107 | $44 | $34 |
Yoga | $71 | $57 | $105 | $142 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $21 | $54 | $64 | $45 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange |
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%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |