Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 1,125,316 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $2143 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $316 | $923 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $161 | $127 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $128 | $207 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $35 | $42 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $88 | $160 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $21 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $15 | $17 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $15 | $9 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $97 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $217 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $74 | $77 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $34 | $42 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $71 | $54 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $101 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |