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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Korean | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | 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 | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $5431 | $2184 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $316 | $2891 | $797 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $161 | $383 | $356 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $128 | $656 | $211 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $35 | $72 | $69 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $326 | $222 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $45 | $40 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $220 | $40 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $15 | $78 | $41 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $30 | $13 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $100 | $39 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $74 | $6 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $195 | $93 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $34 | $55 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $71 | $197 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $109 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |