Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Population | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | June - October | March - June |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $1959 | $2498 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $316 | $678 | $1174 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $161 | $157 | $175 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $128 | $261 | $313 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $35 | $56 | $51 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $88 | $209 | $196 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $35 | $10 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $78 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $15 | $42 | $44 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $45 | $49 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $28 | $54 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $8 | $20 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $74 | $110 | $82 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $34 | $107 | $44 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $71 | $105 | $142 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $10 | $54 | $64 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
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.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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! | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |