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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $922 | $2498 | $1976 |
| Rent | $316 | $400 | $1174 | $869 |
| Groceries | $161 | $91 | $175 | $146 |
| Dining out | $128 | $151 | $313 | $292 |
| Cafe | $35 | $21 | $51 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $79 | $196 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $4 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $5 | $78 | $38 |
| Taxis | $15 | $12 | $44 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $13 | $54 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $43 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $34 | $22 | $44 | $34 |
| Yoga | $71 | $30 | $142 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $27 | $64 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |