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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | December - April | March - June |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1167 | $1984 | $2359 | $1462 |
| Rent | $316 | $503 | $965 | $1036 | $752 |
| Groceries | $161 | $151 | $136 | $236 | $112 |
| Dining out | $128 | $134 | $271 | $371 | $169 |
| Cafe | $35 | $39 | $37 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $72 | $164 | $157 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $24 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $20 | $63 | $12 | $8 |
| Taxis | $15 | $13 | $27 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $18 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $3 | $29 | $35 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $4 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $89 | $47 | $117 | $53 |
| Gym | $34 | $57 | $65 | $37 | $33 |
| Yoga | $71 | $57 | $65 | $163 | $37 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $50 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | 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%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | 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 | 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. | 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |