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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $2498 | $2143 |
| Rent | $316 | $1174 | $923 |
| Groceries | $161 | $175 | $127 |
| Dining out | $128 | $313 | $207 |
| Cafe | $35 | $51 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $196 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $78 | $17 |
| Taxis | $15 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $54 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $82 | $77 |
| Gym | $34 | $44 | $42 |
| Yoga | $71 | $142 | $54 |
| Massage | $10 | $64 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |