Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Mexico City vs Playa del Carmen vs Valencia

Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Population 1,125,316 8,053,663 8,850,000 259,453 834,000
Official language(s) Vietnamese Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate
Main airport Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit February - May January, February, October - December March - May, October, November January - May, October - December March - June, September, October
Currency VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $959 $1167 $1867 $2143 $1976
Rent $316 $503 $778 $923 $869
Groceries $161 $151 $281 $127 $146
Dining out $128 $134 $182 $207 $292
Cafe $35 $39 $49 $42 $42
Coworking space $88 $72 $159 $160 $152
Mobile internet $4 $4 $25 $21 $16
Public transportation $15 $20 $11 $17 $38
Taxis $15 $13 $9 $9 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $0 $24 $49 $30
Sport and cultural events $6 $3 $81 $97 $73
Museums and sights $2 $4 $20 $217 $44
Nightlife $74 $89 $64 $77 $66
Gym $34 $57 $69 $42 $34
Yoga $71 $57 $65 $54 $87
Massage $10 $21 $51 $101 $45
SIM card options Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
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%. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Grab Grab, GoViet Uber N/A Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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 Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow