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Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | High | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1351 | $1230 | $1321 | $1959 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 | $1289 |
Rent | $1650 | $480 | $615 | $499 | $844 | $678 | $778 | $2891 | $923 | $567 |
Groceries | $243 | $82 | $114 | $108 | $98 | $157 | $281 | $383 | $127 | $10 |
Dining out | $396 | $174 | $165 | $202 | $121 | $261 | $182 | $656 | $207 | $227 |
Cafe | $66 | $22 | $38 | $29 | $25 | $56 | $49 | $72 | $42 | $27 |
Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $133 | $120 | $95 | $209 | $159 | $326 | $160 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $7 | $9 | $11 | $35 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $10 |
Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $21 | $36 | $9 | $63 | $11 | $220 | $17 | $30 |
Taxis | $73 | $28 | $9 | $27 | $9 | $42 | $9 | $78 | $9 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $13 | $14 | $45 | $24 | $30 | $49 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $24 | $28 | $81 | $100 | $97 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $29 | $7 | $4 | $8 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $12 |
Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $45 | $43 | $23 | $110 | $64 | $195 | $77 | $82 |
Gym | $62 | $15 | $30 | $37 | $14 | $107 | $69 | $55 | $42 | $23 |
Yoga | $139 | $57 | $59 | $48 | $19 | $105 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $62 |
Massage | $89 | $37 | $31 | $26 | $10 | $54 | $51 | $109 | $101 | $29 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |