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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
| 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) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | February - May | May - September | March - May, October, November | June - October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $959 | $922 | $1867 | $1806 |
| Rent | $615 | $844 | $316 | $400 | $778 | $780 |
| Groceries | $114 | $98 | $161 | $91 | $281 | $158 |
| Dining out | $165 | $121 | $128 | $151 | $182 | $240 |
| Cafe | $38 | $25 | $35 | $21 | $49 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $88 | $79 | $159 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $25 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $15 | $5 | $11 | $61 |
| Taxis | $9 | $9 | $15 | $12 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $0 | $16 | $24 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $6 | $13 | $81 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $74 | $43 | $64 | $50 |
| Gym | $30 | $14 | $34 | $22 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $59 | $19 | $71 | $30 | $65 | $66 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $10 | $27 | $51 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| 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 | 112 options on HappyCow |