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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $316 | $354 | $678 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $161 | $44 | $157 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $128 | $81 | $261 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $35 | $18 | $56 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $49 | $209 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $35 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $6 | $63 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $15 | $6 | $42 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $45 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $11 | $28 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $15 | $8 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $22 | $110 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $34 | $9 | $107 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $71 | $23 | $105 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $54 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |