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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | December - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1984 | $2498 | $2359 | $1976 |
| Rent | $316 | $965 | $1174 | $1036 | $869 |
| Groceries | $161 | $136 | $175 | $236 | $146 |
| Dining out | $128 | $271 | $313 | $371 | $292 |
| Cafe | $35 | $37 | $51 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $164 | $196 | $157 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $24 | $10 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $78 | $12 | $38 |
| Taxis | $15 | $27 | $44 | $48 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $18 | $49 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $29 | $54 | $35 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $47 | $82 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $34 | $65 | $44 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $71 | $65 | $142 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $50 | $64 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |