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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | January - April, December | May - September |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1293 | $1759 |
| Rent | $316 | $732 | $717 |
| Groceries | $161 | $87 | $148 |
| Dining out | $128 | $131 | $280 |
| Cafe | $35 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $96 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $21 | $95 |
| Taxis | $15 | $14 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $8 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $73 | $66 |
| Gym | $34 | $15 | $56 |
| Yoga | $71 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $10 | $20 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |