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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | September - December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1321 | $1167 | $659 | $2143 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $844 | $503 | $354 | $923 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $98 | $151 | $44 | $127 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $121 | $134 | $81 | $207 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $25 | $39 | $18 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $17 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $9 | $13 | $6 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $14 | $0 | $2 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $24 | $3 | $11 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $4 | $4 | $15 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $23 | $89 | $22 | $77 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $14 | $57 | $9 | $42 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $19 | $57 | $23 | $54 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |