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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $2498 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $316 | $1174 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $161 | $175 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $128 | $313 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $35 | $51 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $196 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $10 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $78 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $15 | $44 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $54 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $20 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $82 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $34 | $44 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $71 | $142 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $10 | $64 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. |
| 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |