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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | January, February, October - December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1167 | $2143 |
| Rent | $316 | $503 | $923 |
| Groceries | $161 | $151 | $127 |
| Dining out | $128 | $134 | $207 |
| Cafe | $35 | $39 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $72 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $20 | $17 |
| Taxis | $15 | $13 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $3 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $4 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $89 | $77 |
| Gym | $34 | $57 | $42 |
| Yoga | $71 | $57 | $54 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |