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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $659 | $2498 | $1867 | $1759 |
| Rent | $316 | $354 | $1174 | $778 | $717 |
| Groceries | $161 | $44 | $175 | $281 | $148 |
| Dining out | $128 | $81 | $313 | $182 | $280 |
| Cafe | $35 | $18 | $51 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $49 | $196 | $159 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $10 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $6 | $78 | $11 | $95 |
| Taxis | $15 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $49 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $11 | $54 | $81 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $15 | $20 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $22 | $82 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $34 | $9 | $44 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $71 | $23 | $142 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $64 | $51 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |