Austin vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Istanbul vs Lviv vs Sofia

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Istanbul ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Population 926,426 2,900,000 1,125,316 15,520,000 731,387 1,270,169
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Ukrainian Bulgarian
Level of English Very high High Low Low Low High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November September - December February - May April - June, September and October May - September April-June, September-October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) TRY - Turkish Lira (โ‚บ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1321 $959 $659 $922 $1289
Rent $1650 $844 $316 $354 $400 $567
Groceries $243 $98 $161 $44 $91 $10
Dining out $396 $121 $128 $81 $151 $227
Cafe $66 $25 $35 $18 $21 $27
Coworking space $331 $95 $88 $49 $79 $140
Mobile internet $40 $11 $4 $3 $4 $10
Public transportation $110 $9 $15 $6 $5 $30
Taxis $73 $9 $15 $6 $12 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $14 $0 $2 $16 $40
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $6 $11 $13 $18
Museums and sights $11 $4 $2 $15 $9 $12
Nightlife $124 $23 $74 $22 $43 $82
Gym $62 $14 $34 $9 $22 $23
Yoga $139 $19 $71 $23 $30 $62
Massage $89 $10 $10 $15 $27 $29
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, Kyivstar A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab BiTaksi Uber, Uklon TaxiMe, TaxiStars
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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). 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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow