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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1167 | $659 | $1959 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $316 | $503 | $354 | $678 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $161 | $151 | $44 | $157 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $128 | $134 | $81 | $261 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $35 | $39 | $18 | $56 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $72 | $49 | $209 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $15 | $13 | $6 | $42 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $3 | $11 | $28 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $89 | $22 | $110 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $34 | $57 | $9 | $107 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $71 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $15 | $54 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |