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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September, October | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | 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 | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1984 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $316 | $965 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $161 | $136 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $128 | $271 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $35 | $37 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $164 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $24 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $15 | $27 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $18 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $29 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $24 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $47 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $34 | $65 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $71 | $65 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $10 | $50 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |