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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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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 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | February - May | March - May, October, November | June - October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $959 | $1867 | $1806 |
| Rent | $615 | $844 | $316 | $778 | $780 |
| Groceries | $114 | $98 | $161 | $281 | $158 |
| Dining out | $165 | $121 | $128 | $182 | $240 |
| Cafe | $38 | $25 | $35 | $49 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $88 | $159 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $25 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $15 | $11 | $61 |
| Taxis | $9 | $9 | $15 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $0 | $24 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $6 | $81 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $2 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $74 | $64 | $50 |
| Gym | $30 | $14 | $34 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $59 | $19 | $71 | $65 | $66 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $10 | $51 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | 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 | 10-15% 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 | Uber, Liftago |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |