Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Population | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Korean |
Level of English | Low | Low | Very High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $659 | $1759 | $1833 | $2184 |
Rent | $316 | $354 | $717 | $1066 | $797 |
Groceries | $161 | $44 | $148 | $95 | $356 |
Dining out | $128 | $81 | $280 | $210 | $211 |
Cafe | $35 | $18 | $45 | $25 | $69 |
Coworking space | $88 | $49 | $96 | $130 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $21 | $7 | $40 |
Public transportation | $15 | $6 | $95 | $33 | $40 |
Taxis | $15 | $6 | $25 | $14 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $10 | $16 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $11 | $45 | $55 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $15 | $24 | $26 | $6 |
Nightlife | $74 | $22 | $66 | $54 | $93 |
Gym | $34 | $9 | $56 | $31 | $69 |
Yoga | $71 | $23 | $82 | $40 | $112 |
Massage | $10 | $15 | $48 | $32 | $75 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |