Bucharest vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Mexico City vs Porto vs Seoul

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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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 1,830,000 2,900,000 1,125,316 8,850,000 237,559 9,963,452
Official language(s) Romanian Spanish Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Korean
Level of English High High Low Moderate Very High Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit April - October September - December February - May March - May, October, November May - September March - May, September - November
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1351 $1321 $959 $1867 $1759 $2184
Rent $615 $844 $316 $778 $717 $797
Groceries $114 $98 $161 $281 $148 $356
Dining out $165 $121 $128 $182 $280 $211
Cafe $38 $25 $35 $49 $45 $69
Coworking space $133 $95 $88 $159 $96 $222
Mobile internet $7 $11 $4 $25 $21 $40
Public transportation $21 $9 $15 $11 $95 $40
Taxis $9 $9 $15 $9 $25 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $14 $0 $24 $10 $13
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $6 $81 $45 $39
Museums and sights $29 $4 $2 $20 $24 $6
Nightlife $45 $23 $74 $64 $66 $93
Gym $30 $14 $34 $69 $56 $69
Yoga $59 $19 $71 $65 $82 $112
Massage $31 $10 $10 $51 $48 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
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 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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 A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
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 Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
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) Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow