Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | November - April | March - May, October, November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $974 | $1867 | $1833 | $2184 | $1289 |
Rent | $615 | $844 | $274 | $778 | $1066 | $797 | $567 |
Groceries | $114 | $98 | $169 | $281 | $95 | $356 | $10 |
Dining out | $165 | $121 | $108 | $182 | $210 | $211 | $227 |
Cafe | $38 | $25 | $45 | $49 | $25 | $69 | $27 |
Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $95 | $159 | $130 | $222 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $11 | $25 | $7 | $40 | $10 |
Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $60 | $11 | $33 | $40 | $30 |
Taxis | $9 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $14 | $41 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $10 | $24 | $16 | $13 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $8 | $81 | $55 | $39 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $8 | $20 | $26 | $6 | $12 |
Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $62 | $64 | $54 | $93 | $82 |
Gym | $30 | $14 | $41 | $69 | $31 | $69 | $23 |
Yoga | $59 | $19 | $55 | $65 | $40 | $112 | $62 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $10 | $51 | $32 | $75 | $29 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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 | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |