Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Czech | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | April - June, September and October | June - October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $659 | $1806 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $316 | $354 | $780 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $161 | $44 | $158 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $128 | $81 | $240 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $35 | $18 | $53 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $88 | $49 | $175 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $24 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $15 | $6 | $61 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $15 | $6 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $19 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $11 | $19 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $15 | $35 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $74 | $22 | $50 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $34 | $9 | $56 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $71 | $23 | $66 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $15 | $37 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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! | 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. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |