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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1959 | $1759 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $316 | $678 | $717 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $161 | $157 | $148 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $128 | $261 | $280 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $35 | $56 | $45 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $209 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $35 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $95 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $15 | $42 | $25 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $45 | $10 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $28 | $45 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $8 | $24 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $110 | $66 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $34 | $107 | $56 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $71 | $105 | $82 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $54 | $48 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |