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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $316 | $732 | $778 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $161 | $87 | $281 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $128 | $131 | $182 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $35 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $96 | $159 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $21 | $11 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $15 | $14 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $8 | $81 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $73 | $64 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $34 | $15 | $69 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $71 | $54 | $65 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $20 | $51 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |