Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1462 |
Rent | $316 | $965 | $1174 | $752 |
Groceries | $161 | $136 | $175 | $112 |
Dining out | $128 | $271 | $313 | $169 |
Cafe | $35 | $37 | $51 | $45 |
Coworking space | $88 | $164 | $196 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $24 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $78 | $8 |
Taxis | $15 | $27 | $44 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $18 | $49 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $29 | $54 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $24 | $20 | $9 |
Nightlife | $74 | $47 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $34 | $65 | $44 | $33 |
Yoga | $71 | $65 | $142 | $37 |
Massage | $10 | $50 | $64 | $53 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not 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. | 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 ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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 | 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! | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |