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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Population 1,125,316 8,053,663 259,453 237,559 1,305,737 112,490
Official language(s) Vietnamese Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Czech Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Low Moderate Moderate Very High High Low
Main airport Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit February - May January, February, October - December January - May, October - December May - September June - October May - October
Currency VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $959 $1167 $2143 $1759 $1806 $1363
Rent $316 $503 $923 $717 $780 $658
Groceries $161 $151 $127 $148 $158 $150
Dining out $128 $134 $207 $280 $240 $10
Cafe $35 $39 $42 $45 $53 $28
Coworking space $88 $72 $160 $96 $175 $106
Mobile internet $4 $4 $21 $21 $24 $3
Public transportation $15 $20 $17 $95 $61 $53
Taxis $15 $13 $9 $25 $33 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $0 $49 $10 $19 $33
Sport and cultural events $6 $3 $97 $45 $19 $14
Museums and sights $2 $4 $217 $24 $35 $9
Nightlife $74 $89 $77 $66 $50 $118
Gym $34 $57 $42 $56 $56 $72
Yoga $71 $57 $54 $82 $66 $87
Massage $10 $21 $101 $48 $37 $10
SIM card options Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile Telkomsel, XL Axiata
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%. 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Grab Grab, GoViet N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepล™o knedlo zelo, ฤŒesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ›, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
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