Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $2498 | $2359 | $2143 |
Rent | $316 | $1174 | $1036 | $923 |
Groceries | $161 | $175 | $236 | $127 |
Dining out | $128 | $313 | $371 | $207 |
Cafe | $35 | $51 | $43 | $42 |
Coworking space | $88 | $196 | $157 | $160 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $10 | $21 | $21 |
Public transportation | $15 | $78 | $12 | $17 |
Taxis | $15 | $44 | $48 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $0 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $54 | $35 | $97 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $20 | $9 | $217 |
Nightlife | $74 | $82 | $117 | $77 |
Gym | $34 | $44 | $37 | $42 |
Yoga | $71 | $142 | $163 | $54 |
Massage | $10 | $64 | $75 | $101 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
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 madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |