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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | January - March, December |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $973 | $1723 |
| Rent | $321 | $1002 |
| Groceries | $163 | $89 |
| Dining out | $130 | $198 |
| Cafe | $35 | $23 |
| Coworking space | $89 | $122 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $16 | $31 |
| Taxis | $16 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $15 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $51 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $75 | $51 |
| Gym | $34 | $29 |
| Yoga | $72 | $37 |
| Massage | $10 | $30 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |