Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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Population | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | English (de facto) | Czech |
Level of English | Low | Low | Very high | High |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | May - September | April - June, September - November | June - October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $922 | $5431 | $1806 |
Rent | $316 | $400 | $2891 | $780 |
Groceries | $161 | $91 | $383 | $158 |
Dining out | $128 | $151 | $656 | $240 |
Cafe | $35 | $21 | $72 | $53 |
Coworking space | $88 | $79 | $326 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $45 | $24 |
Public transportation | $15 | $5 | $220 | $61 |
Taxis | $15 | $12 | $78 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 | $30 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $13 | $100 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $9 | $74 | $35 |
Nightlife | $74 | $43 | $195 | $50 |
Gym | $34 | $22 | $55 | $56 |
Yoga | $71 | $30 | $197 | $66 |
Massage | $10 | $27 | $109 | $37 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago |
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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. |
Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |