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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $2143 |
| Rent | $316 | $354 | $678 | $923 |
| Groceries | $161 | $44 | $157 | $127 |
| Dining out | $128 | $81 | $261 | $207 |
| Cafe | $35 | $18 | $56 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $49 | $209 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $35 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $6 | $63 | $17 |
| Taxis | $15 | $6 | $42 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $45 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $11 | $28 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $15 | $8 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $22 | $110 | $77 |
| Gym | $34 | $9 | $107 | $42 |
| Yoga | $71 | $23 | $105 | $54 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $54 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | N/A |
| 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| 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 | 72 listings on Happy Cow |