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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Very high | Very High |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1959 | $1867 | $5431 | $1759 |
| Rent | $316 | $678 | $778 | $2891 | $717 |
| Groceries | $161 | $157 | $281 | $383 | $148 |
| Dining out | $128 | $261 | $182 | $656 | $280 |
| Cafe | $35 | $56 | $49 | $72 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $209 | $159 | $326 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $35 | $25 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $11 | $220 | $95 |
| Taxis | $15 | $42 | $9 | $78 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $45 | $24 | $30 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $28 | $81 | $100 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $8 | $20 | $74 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $110 | $64 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $34 | $107 | $69 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $71 | $105 | $65 | $197 | $82 |
| Massage | $10 | $54 | $51 | $109 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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. | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |