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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $5431 | $1289 |
| Rent | $316 | $354 | $678 | $2891 | $567 |
| Groceries | $161 | $44 | $157 | $383 | $10 |
| Dining out | $128 | $81 | $261 | $656 | $227 |
| Cafe | $35 | $18 | $56 | $72 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $49 | $209 | $326 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $35 | $45 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $6 | $63 | $220 | $30 |
| Taxis | $15 | $6 | $42 | $78 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $45 | $30 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $11 | $28 | $100 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $15 | $8 | $74 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $22 | $110 | $195 | $82 |
| Gym | $34 | $9 | $107 | $55 | $23 |
| Yoga | $71 | $23 | $105 | $197 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $54 | $109 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |