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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1984 | $1867 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $316 | $965 | $778 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $161 | $136 | $281 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $128 | $271 | $182 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $35 | $37 | $49 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $164 | $159 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $24 | $25 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $11 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $15 | $27 | $9 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $18 | $24 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $29 | $81 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $24 | $20 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $47 | $64 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $34 | $65 | $69 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $71 | $65 | $65 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $10 | $50 | $51 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |