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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $316 | $717 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $161 | $148 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $128 | $280 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $35 | $45 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $96 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $95 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $15 | $25 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $45 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $24 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $66 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $34 | $56 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $71 | $82 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $10 | $48 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |