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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $316 | $354 | $678 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $161 | $44 | $157 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $128 | $81 | $261 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $35 | $18 | $56 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $49 | $209 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $35 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $6 | $63 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $15 | $6 | $42 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $45 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $11 | $28 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $15 | $8 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $22 | $110 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $34 | $9 | $107 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $71 | $23 | $105 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $54 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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.. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| 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 | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |