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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | January, February, October - December | May - September | May - September | June - October | May - October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1167 | $922 | $1759 | $1806 | $1363 |
| Rent | $316 | $503 | $400 | $717 | $780 | $658 |
| Groceries | $161 | $151 | $91 | $148 | $158 | $150 |
| Dining out | $128 | $134 | $151 | $280 | $240 | $10 |
| Cafe | $35 | $39 | $21 | $45 | $53 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $72 | $79 | $96 | $175 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $20 | $5 | $95 | $61 | $53 |
| Taxis | $15 | $13 | $12 | $25 | $33 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $16 | $10 | $19 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $3 | $13 | $45 | $19 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $4 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $89 | $43 | $66 | $50 | $118 |
| Gym | $34 | $57 | $22 | $56 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $71 | $57 | $30 | $82 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $27 | $48 | $37 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |