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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Greek | English (de facto) | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1959 | $5431 | $1462 |
| Rent | $316 | $678 | $2891 | $752 |
| Groceries | $161 | $157 | $383 | $112 |
| Dining out | $128 | $261 | $656 | $169 |
| Cafe | $35 | $56 | $72 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $209 | $326 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $35 | $45 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $220 | $8 |
| Taxis | $15 | $42 | $78 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $45 | $30 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $28 | $100 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $8 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $110 | $195 | $53 |
| Gym | $34 | $107 | $55 | $33 |
| Yoga | $71 | $105 | $197 | $37 |
| Massage | $10 | $54 | $109 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Yandex, Bolt |
| 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. | 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. | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 309 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |