Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October, November | December - April | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $1867 | $2359 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $316 | $778 | $1036 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $161 | $281 | $236 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $128 | $182 | $371 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $35 | $49 | $43 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $88 | $159 | $157 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $25 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $15 | $11 | $12 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $15 | $9 | $48 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $81 | $35 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $20 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $74 | $64 | $117 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $34 | $69 | $37 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $71 | $65 | $163 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $51 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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. | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |