Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $2498 | $1833 | $1976 |
Rent | $316 | $1174 | $1066 | $869 |
Groceries | $161 | $175 | $95 | $146 |
Dining out | $128 | $313 | $210 | $292 |
Cafe | $35 | $51 | $25 | $42 |
Coworking space | $88 | $196 | $130 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $10 | $7 | $16 |
Public transportation | $15 | $78 | $33 | $38 |
Taxis | $15 | $44 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $16 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $54 | $55 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $20 | $26 | $44 |
Nightlife | $74 | $82 | $54 | $66 |
Gym | $34 | $44 | $31 | $34 |
Yoga | $71 | $142 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $64 | $32 | $45 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 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, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |