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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - April, December |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $659 | $922 | $1293 |
| Rent | $316 | $354 | $400 | $732 |
| Groceries | $161 | $44 | $91 | $87 |
| Dining out | $128 | $81 | $151 | $131 |
| Cafe | $35 | $18 | $21 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $49 | $79 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $6 | $5 | $21 |
| Taxis | $15 | $6 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $16 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $11 | $13 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $15 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $22 | $43 | $73 |
| Gym | $34 | $9 | $22 | $15 |
| Yoga | $71 | $23 | $30 | $54 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $27 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |