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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1167 | $1984 | $1293 | $5431 |
| Rent | $316 | $503 | $965 | $732 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $161 | $151 | $136 | $87 | $383 |
| Dining out | $128 | $134 | $271 | $131 | $656 |
| Cafe | $35 | $39 | $37 | $18 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $72 | $164 | $96 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $24 | $16 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $20 | $63 | $21 | $220 |
| Taxis | $15 | $13 | $27 | $14 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $18 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $3 | $29 | $8 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $4 | $24 | $9 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $89 | $47 | $73 | $195 |
| Gym | $34 | $57 | $65 | $15 | $55 |
| Yoga | $71 | $57 | $65 | $54 | $197 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $50 | $20 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon |
| 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |