|
Da Nang 🇻🇳
|
Mexico City 🇲🇽
|
Panama City 🇵🇦
|
Prague 🇨🇿
|
Sofia 🇧🇬
|
Tbilisi 🇬🇪
|
|
| Population | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October, November | December - April | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $959 | $1867 | $2359 | $1806 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $316 | $778 | $1036 | $780 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $161 | $281 | $236 | $158 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $128 | $182 | $371 | $240 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $35 | $49 | $43 | $53 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $88 | $159 | $157 | $175 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $15 | $11 | $12 | $61 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $15 | $9 | $48 | $33 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $0 | $19 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $6 | $81 | $35 | $19 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $2 | $20 | $9 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $74 | $64 | $117 | $50 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $34 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $71 | $65 | $163 | $66 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $10 | $51 | $75 | $37 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |