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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $659 | $1984 | $1293 | $2184 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $316 | $354 | $965 | $732 | $797 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $161 | $44 | $136 | $87 | $356 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $128 | $81 | $271 | $131 | $211 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $35 | $18 | $37 | $18 | $69 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $49 | $164 | $96 | $222 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $24 | $16 | $40 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $6 | $63 | $21 | $40 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $15 | $6 | $27 | $14 | $41 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $18 | $0 | $13 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $11 | $29 | $8 | $39 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $15 | $24 | $9 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $22 | $47 | $73 | $93 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $34 | $9 | $65 | $15 | $69 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $71 | $23 | $65 | $54 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $50 | $20 | $75 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |