Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Population | 1,125,316 | 517,000 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
Level of English | Low | Very high |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September, October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $1984 |
Rent | $316 | $965 |
Groceries | $161 | $136 |
Dining out | $128 | $271 |
Cafe | $35 | $37 |
Coworking space | $88 | $164 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $24 |
Public transportation | $15 | $63 |
Taxis | $15 | $27 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $18 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $29 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $24 |
Nightlife | $74 | $47 |
Gym | $34 | $65 |
Yoga | $71 | $65 |
Massage | $10 | $50 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone |
Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, FreeNow |
Tap water | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |