Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low | Low |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - June |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $1959 | $1984 | $922 | $1462 |
Rent | $316 | $678 | $965 | $400 | $752 |
Groceries | $161 | $157 | $136 | $91 | $112 |
Dining out | $128 | $261 | $271 | $151 | $169 |
Cafe | $35 | $56 | $37 | $21 | $45 |
Coworking space | $88 | $209 | $164 | $79 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $35 | $24 | $4 | $4 |
Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $63 | $5 | $8 |
Taxis | $15 | $42 | $27 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $45 | $18 | $16 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $28 | $29 | $13 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $74 | $110 | $47 | $43 | $53 |
Gym | $34 | $107 | $65 | $22 | $33 |
Yoga | $71 | $105 | $65 | $30 | $37 |
Massage | $10 | $54 | $50 | $27 | $53 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Yandex, Bolt |
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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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). | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |