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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | May - September | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $2498 | $1293 | $1759 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $316 | $1174 | $732 | $717 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $161 | $175 | $87 | $148 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $128 | $313 | $131 | $280 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $35 | $51 | $18 | $45 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $196 | $96 | $96 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $78 | $21 | $95 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $15 | $44 | $14 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $0 | $10 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $54 | $8 | $45 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $82 | $73 | $66 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $34 | $44 | $15 | $56 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $71 | $142 | $54 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $64 | $20 | $48 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |