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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $659 | $2498 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $316 | $354 | $1174 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $161 | $44 | $175 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $128 | $81 | $313 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $35 | $18 | $51 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $49 | $196 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $10 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $6 | $78 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $15 | $6 | $44 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $49 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $11 | $54 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $22 | $82 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $34 | $9 | $44 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $71 | $23 | $142 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $64 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |