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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $922 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $316 | $354 | $678 | $400 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $161 | $44 | $157 | $91 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $128 | $81 | $261 | $151 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $35 | $18 | $56 | $21 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $49 | $209 | $79 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $35 | $4 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $6 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $15 | $6 | $42 | $12 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $45 | $16 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $11 | $28 | $13 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $22 | $110 | $43 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $34 | $9 | $107 | $22 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $71 | $23 | $105 | $30 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $54 | $27 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | 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 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.. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | 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 | 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. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |