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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $316 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $161 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $128 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $35 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $15 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $34 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $71 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $10 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |