Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Low |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - June | May - October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $1984 | $1462 | $1363 |
Rent | $316 | $965 | $752 | $658 |
Groceries | $161 | $136 | $112 | $150 |
Dining out | $128 | $271 | $169 | $10 |
Cafe | $35 | $37 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $88 | $164 | $125 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $24 | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $8 | $53 |
Taxis | $15 | $27 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $18 | $27 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $29 | $21 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $74 | $47 | $53 | $118 |
Gym | $34 | $65 | $33 | $72 |
Yoga | $71 | $65 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $50 | $53 | $10 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
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 | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
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 | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |