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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $316 | $965 | $1174 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $161 | $136 | $175 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $128 | $271 | $313 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $35 | $37 | $51 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $164 | $196 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $24 | $10 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $78 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $15 | $27 | $44 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $18 | $49 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $29 | $54 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $24 | $20 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $47 | $82 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $34 | $65 | $44 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $71 | $65 | $142 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $50 | $64 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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! | 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. |
| 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |