Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | 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) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | February - May | May - September | March - May, October, November |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $959 | $922 | $1867 |
Rent | $615 | $844 | $316 | $400 | $778 |
Groceries | $114 | $98 | $161 | $91 | $281 |
Dining out | $165 | $121 | $128 | $151 | $182 |
Cafe | $38 | $25 | $35 | $21 | $49 |
Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $88 | $79 | $159 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $25 |
Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $15 | $5 | $11 |
Taxis | $9 | $9 | $15 | $12 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $0 | $16 | $24 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $6 | $13 | $81 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $2 | $9 | $20 |
Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $74 | $43 | $64 |
Gym | $30 | $14 | $34 | $22 | $69 |
Yoga | $59 | $19 | $71 | $30 | $65 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $10 | $27 | $51 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | 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 cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Uklon | 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. | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | 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 cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |