Da Nang vs Madrid vs Panama City vs Valencia

Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 1,125,316 6,578,0179 880,691 834,000
Official language(s) Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit February - May March - May, September - November December - April March - June, September, October
Currency VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
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 $1976
Rent $316 $1174 $1036 $869
Groceries $161 $175 $236 $146
Dining out $128 $313 $371 $292
Cafe $35 $51 $43 $42
Coworking space $88 $196 $157 $152
Mobile internet $4 $10 $21 $16
Public transportation $15 $78 $12 $38
Taxis $15 $44 $48 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $49 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $6 $54 $35 $73
Museums and sights $2 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $74 $82 $117 $66
Gym $34 $44 $37 $34
Yoga $71 $142 $163 $87
Massage $10 $64 $75 $45
SIM card options Viettel, Vinafone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
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 Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Grab Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Tu Chofer Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 107 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow