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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | January - May, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $2143 | $1759 | $1289 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $316 | $923 | $717 | $567 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $161 | $127 | $148 | $10 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $128 | $207 | $280 | $227 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $35 | $42 | $45 | $27 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $160 | $96 | $140 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $21 | $21 | $10 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $17 | $95 | $30 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $15 | $9 | $25 | $12 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $10 | $40 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $97 | $45 | $18 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $217 | $24 | $12 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $77 | $66 | $82 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $34 | $42 | $56 | $23 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $71 | $54 | $82 | $62 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $101 | $48 | $29 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Grab | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| 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. | 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. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |