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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October, November | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1867 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $316 | $778 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $161 | $281 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $128 | $182 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $35 | $49 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $159 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $25 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $11 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $15 | $9 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $81 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $20 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $64 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $34 | $69 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $71 | $65 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $10 | $51 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |