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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Greek | English (de facto) | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | High | High |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1959 | $5431 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $316 | $678 | $2891 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $161 | $157 | $383 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $128 | $261 | $656 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $35 | $56 | $72 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $209 | $326 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $35 | $45 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $220 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $15 | $42 | $78 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $45 | $30 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $28 | $100 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $8 | $74 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $110 | $195 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $34 | $107 | $55 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $71 | $105 | $197 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $54 | $109 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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.. | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |