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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1867 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $316 | $778 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $161 | $281 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $128 | $182 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $35 | $49 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $159 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $25 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $11 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $15 | $9 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $81 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $20 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $64 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $34 | $69 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $71 | $65 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $51 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |