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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $659 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $316 | $354 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $161 | $44 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $128 | $81 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $35 | $18 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $49 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $6 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $15 | $6 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $11 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $15 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $22 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $34 | $9 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $71 | $23 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. |
| 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |