Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Population | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low | High |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $1167 | $1984 | $1867 | $2143 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 |
Rent | $316 | $503 | $965 | $778 | $923 | $717 | $1066 | $567 |
Groceries | $161 | $151 | $136 | $281 | $127 | $148 | $95 | $10 |
Dining out | $128 | $134 | $271 | $182 | $207 | $280 | $210 | $227 |
Cafe | $35 | $39 | $37 | $49 | $42 | $45 | $25 | $27 |
Coworking space | $88 | $72 | $164 | $159 | $160 | $96 | $130 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $24 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
Public transportation | $15 | $20 | $63 | $11 | $17 | $95 | $33 | $30 |
Taxis | $15 | $13 | $27 | $9 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $18 | $24 | $49 | $10 | $16 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $3 | $29 | $81 | $97 | $45 | $55 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $4 | $24 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $26 | $12 |
Nightlife | $74 | $89 | $47 | $64 | $77 | $66 | $54 | $82 |
Gym | $34 | $57 | $65 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
Yoga | $71 | $57 | $65 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $40 | $62 |
Massage | $10 | $21 | $50 | $51 | $101 | $48 | $32 | $29 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
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%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
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