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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | English (de facto) | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1959 | $1293 | $5431 | $1363 |
| Rent | $316 | $678 | $732 | $2891 | $658 |
| Groceries | $161 | $157 | $87 | $383 | $150 |
| Dining out | $128 | $261 | $131 | $656 | $10 |
| Cafe | $35 | $56 | $18 | $72 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $209 | $96 | $326 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $35 | $16 | $45 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $21 | $220 | $53 |
| Taxis | $15 | $42 | $14 | $78 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $45 | $0 | $30 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $28 | $8 | $100 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $8 | $9 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $110 | $73 | $195 | $118 |
| Gym | $34 | $107 | $15 | $55 | $72 |
| Yoga | $71 | $105 | $54 | $197 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $54 | $20 | $109 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |