Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Population | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | June - October | May - October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $2498 | $1293 | $1806 | $1363 |
Rent | $316 | $1174 | $732 | $780 | $658 |
Groceries | $161 | $175 | $87 | $158 | $150 |
Dining out | $128 | $313 | $131 | $240 | $10 |
Cafe | $35 | $51 | $18 | $53 | $28 |
Coworking space | $88 | $196 | $96 | $175 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $10 | $16 | $24 | $3 |
Public transportation | $15 | $78 | $21 | $61 | $53 |
Taxis | $15 | $44 | $14 | $33 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $0 | $19 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $54 | $8 | $19 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $20 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $74 | $82 | $73 | $50 | $118 |
Gym | $34 | $44 | $15 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $71 | $142 | $54 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $64 | $20 | $37 | $10 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |