Da Nang vs Mexico City vs Playa del Carmen vs Sofia

Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Population 1,125,316 8,850,000 259,453 1,270,169
Official language(s) Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Bulgarian
Level of English Low Moderate Moderate High
Main airport Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit February - May March - May, October, November January - May, October - December April-June, September-October
Currency VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $959 $1867 $2143 $1289
Rent $316 $778 $923 $567
Groceries $161 $281 $127 $10
Dining out $128 $182 $207 $227
Cafe $35 $49 $42 $27
Coworking space $88 $159 $160 $140
Mobile internet $4 $25 $21 $10
Public transportation $15 $11 $17 $30
Taxis $15 $9 $9 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $24 $49 $40
Sport and cultural events $6 $81 $97 $18
Museums and sights $2 $20 $217 $12
Nightlife $74 $64 $77 $82
Gym $34 $69 $42 $23
Yoga $71 $65 $54 $62
Massage $10 $51 $101 $29
SIM card options Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs
Taxi apps Grab Uber N/A TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Not drinkable Not 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 Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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.
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 Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 107 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow