Bucharest vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Mexico City vs New York City

Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 1,830,000 2,900,000 1,125,316 8,850,000 8,323,340
Official language(s) Romanian Spanish Vietnamese Spanish English (de facto)
Level of English High High Low Moderate Very high
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit April - October September - December February - May March - May, October, November April - June, September - November
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1351 $1321 $959 $1867 $5431
Rent $615 $844 $316 $778 $2891
Groceries $114 $98 $161 $281 $383
Dining out $165 $121 $128 $182 $656
Cafe $38 $25 $35 $49 $72
Coworking space $133 $95 $88 $159 $326
Mobile internet $7 $11 $4 $25 $45
Public transportation $21 $9 $15 $11 $220
Taxis $9 $9 $15 $9 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $14 $0 $24 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $6 $81 $100
Museums and sights $29 $4 $2 $20 $74
Nightlife $45 $23 $74 $64 $195
Gym $30 $14 $34 $69 $55
Yoga $59 $19 $71 $65 $197
Massage $31 $10 $10 $51 $109
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon
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 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber Uber, Lyft
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse.
Local food specialities Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.
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 Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow