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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $959 | $659 | $1867 |
| Rent | $615 | $844 | $316 | $354 | $778 |
| Groceries | $114 | $98 | $161 | $44 | $281 |
| Dining out | $165 | $121 | $128 | $81 | $182 |
| Cafe | $38 | $25 | $35 | $18 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $88 | $49 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $11 |
| Taxis | $9 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $0 | $2 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $6 | $11 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $2 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $74 | $22 | $64 |
| Gym | $30 | $14 | $34 | $9 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $19 | $71 | $23 | $65 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $10 | $15 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |