Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | January - April, December | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $1293 | $1806 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $316 | $732 | $780 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $161 | $87 | $158 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $128 | $131 | $240 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $35 | $18 | $53 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $88 | $96 | $175 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $16 | $24 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $15 | $21 | $61 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $15 | $14 | $33 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $19 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $8 | $19 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $9 | $35 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $74 | $73 | $50 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $34 | $15 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $71 | $54 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $20 | $37 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |