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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $316 | $778 | $2891 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $161 | $281 | $383 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $128 | $182 | $656 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $35 | $49 | $72 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $159 | $326 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $11 | $220 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $15 | $9 | $78 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $30 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $81 | $100 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $64 | $195 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $34 | $69 | $55 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $71 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $51 | $109 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |