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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - June | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1984 | $2184 | $1462 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $316 | $965 | $797 | $752 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $161 | $136 | $356 | $112 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $128 | $271 | $211 | $169 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $35 | $37 | $69 | $45 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $164 | $222 | $125 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $24 | $40 | $4 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $63 | $40 | $8 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $15 | $27 | $41 | $14 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $18 | $13 | $27 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $29 | $39 | $21 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $24 | $6 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $47 | $93 | $53 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $34 | $65 | $69 | $33 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $71 | $65 | $112 | $37 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $50 | $75 | $53 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |