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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Greek |
| Level of English | Low | High |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1959 |
| Rent | $316 | $678 |
| Groceries | $161 | $157 |
| Dining out | $128 | $261 |
| Cafe | $35 | $56 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $209 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $35 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $63 |
| Taxis | $15 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $45 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $28 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $110 |
| Gym | $34 | $107 |
| Yoga | $71 | $105 |
| Massage | $10 | $54 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi |
| Tap water | Not 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.. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |