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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1867 | $2143 |
| Rent | $316 | $778 | $923 |
| Groceries | $161 | $281 | $127 |
| Dining out | $128 | $182 | $207 |
| Cafe | $35 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $159 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $11 | $17 |
| Taxis | $15 | $9 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $81 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $64 | $77 |
| Gym | $34 | $69 | $42 |
| Yoga | $71 | $65 | $54 |
| Massage | $10 | $51 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |