Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Population | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $1167 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 | $1289 | $1462 |
Rent | $316 | $503 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $923 | $797 | $567 | $752 |
Groceries | $161 | $151 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $127 | $356 | $10 | $112 |
Dining out | $128 | $134 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $207 | $211 | $227 | $169 |
Cafe | $35 | $39 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $69 | $27 | $45 |
Coworking space | $88 | $72 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $160 | $222 | $140 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $15 | $20 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $40 | $30 | $8 |
Taxis | $15 | $13 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $9 | $41 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $13 | $40 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $3 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $39 | $18 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $74 | $89 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $77 | $93 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $34 | $57 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $42 | $69 | $23 | $33 |
Yoga | $71 | $57 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $54 | $112 | $62 | $37 |
Massage | $10 | $21 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $101 | $75 | $29 | $53 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |