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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | 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 everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1167 | $2498 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $316 | $503 | $1174 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $161 | $151 | $175 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $128 | $134 | $313 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $35 | $39 | $51 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $72 | $196 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $10 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $20 | $78 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $15 | $13 | $44 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $49 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $3 | $54 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $4 | $20 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $89 | $82 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $34 | $57 | $44 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $71 | $57 | $142 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $64 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | 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%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 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, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |