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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September, October | May - September | May - September |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1984 | $922 | $1759 |
| Rent | $316 | $965 | $400 | $717 |
| Groceries | $161 | $136 | $91 | $148 |
| Dining out | $128 | $271 | $151 | $280 |
| Cafe | $35 | $37 | $21 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $164 | $79 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $24 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $5 | $95 |
| Taxis | $15 | $27 | $12 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $18 | $16 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $29 | $13 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $24 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $47 | $43 | $66 |
| Gym | $34 | $65 | $22 | $56 |
| Yoga | $71 | $65 | $30 | $82 |
| Massage | $10 | $50 | $27 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |