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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $973 | $1817 |
| Rent | $321 | $757 |
| Groceries | $163 | $273 |
| Dining out | $130 | $178 |
| Cafe | $35 | $48 |
| Coworking space | $89 | $155 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $16 | $11 |
| Taxis | $16 | $8 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $23 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $79 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $19 |
| Nightlife | $75 | $62 |
| Gym | $34 | $67 |
| Yoga | $72 | $64 |
| Massage | $10 | $49 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber |
| Tap water | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |