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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $975 | $2842 |
| Rent | $322 | $1336 |
| Groceries | $163 | $200 |
| Dining out | $131 | $356 |
| Cafe | $35 | $58 |
| Coworking space | $89 | $223 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $12 |
| Public transportation | $16 | $89 |
| Taxis | $16 | $50 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $56 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $62 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $23 |
| Nightlife | $75 | $94 |
| Gym | $34 | $50 |
| Yoga | $72 | $162 |
| Massage | $10 | $72 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | 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. |
| 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 |
| 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |