Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | May - September | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $922 | $1833 | $1976 |
Rent | $316 | $400 | $1066 | $869 |
Groceries | $161 | $91 | $95 | $146 |
Dining out | $128 | $151 | $210 | $292 |
Cafe | $35 | $21 | $25 | $42 |
Coworking space | $88 | $79 | $130 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $7 | $16 |
Public transportation | $15 | $5 | $33 | $38 |
Taxis | $15 | $12 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 | $16 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $13 | $55 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $9 | $26 | $44 |
Nightlife | $74 | $43 | $54 | $66 |
Gym | $34 | $22 | $31 | $34 |
Yoga | $71 | $30 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $27 | $32 | $45 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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). | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |