Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Population | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish |
Level of English | Low | Low |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | April - June, September and October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $659 |
Rent | $316 | $354 |
Groceries | $161 | $44 |
Dining out | $128 | $81 |
Cafe | $35 | $18 |
Coworking space | $88 | $49 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $15 | $6 |
Taxis | $15 | $6 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $11 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $15 |
Nightlife | $74 | $22 |
Gym | $34 | $9 |
Yoga | $71 | $23 |
Massage | $10 | $15 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi |
Tap water | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish |
Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight |
Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |