Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | February - May | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November |
Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $959 | $1867 | $2184 |
Rent | $316 | $778 | $797 |
Groceries | $161 | $281 | $356 |
Dining out | $128 | $182 | $211 |
Cafe | $35 | $49 | $69 |
Coworking space | $88 | $159 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $4 | $25 | $40 |
Public transportation | $15 | $11 | $40 |
Taxis | $15 | $9 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $6 | $81 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $2 | $20 | $6 |
Nightlife | $74 | $64 | $93 |
Gym | $34 | $69 | $69 |
Yoga | $71 | $65 | $112 |
Massage | $10 | $51 | $75 |
SIM card options | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Grab | Uber | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
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) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |