Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Lisbon

Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Population 1,125,316 8,053,663 517,000
Official language(s) Vietnamese Vietnamese Portuguese
Level of English Low Moderate Very high
Main airport Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Most common months to visit February - May January, February, October - December March - May, September, October
Currency VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX)
Remote worker visa No No Yes
Average monthly costs $959 $1167 $1984
Rent $316 $503 $965
Groceries $161 $151 $136
Dining out $128 $134 $271
Cafe $35 $39 $37
Coworking space $88 $72 $164
Mobile internet $4 $4 $24
Public transportation $15 $20 $63
Taxis $15 $13 $27
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $0 $18
Sport and cultural events $6 $3 $29
Museums and sights $2 $4 $24
Nightlife $74 $89 $47
Gym $34 $57 $65
Yoga $71 $57 $65
Massage $10 $21 $50
SIM card options Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone
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
Taxi apps Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, FreeNow
Tap water 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries
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
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
Vegetarian / vegan options 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow