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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very High | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | May - September | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $922 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $316 | $400 | $717 | $1066 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $161 | $91 | $148 | $95 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $128 | $151 | $280 | $210 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $35 | $21 | $45 | $25 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $79 | $96 | $130 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $21 | $7 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $5 | $95 | $33 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $15 | $12 | $25 | $14 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 | $10 | $16 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $13 | $45 | $55 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $9 | $24 | $26 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $43 | $66 | $54 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $34 | $22 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $71 | $30 | $82 | $40 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $10 | $27 | $48 | $32 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 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 | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |