Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Population | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September, October | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - June |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $1984 | $2143 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $316 | $965 | $923 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $161 | $136 | $127 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $128 | $271 | $207 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $35 | $37 | $42 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $88 | $164 | $160 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $24 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $17 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $15 | $27 | $9 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $18 | $49 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $29 | $97 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $24 | $217 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $74 | $47 | $77 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $34 | $65 | $42 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $71 | $65 | $54 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $10 | $50 | $101 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |