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Population 1,830,000 2,900,000 1,125,316 15,520,000 8,850,000 1,108,700
Official language(s) Romanian Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Spanish Georgian
Level of English High High Low Low Moderate Low
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit April - October September - December February - May April - June, September and October March - May, October, November March - June
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1321 $959 $659 $1867 $1462
Rent $615 $844 $316 $354 $778 $752
Groceries $114 $98 $161 $44 $281 $112
Dining out $165 $121 $128 $81 $182 $169
Cafe $38 $25 $35 $18 $49 $45
Coworking space $133 $95 $88 $49 $159 $125
Mobile internet $7 $11 $4 $3 $25 $4
Public transportation $21 $9 $15 $6 $11 $8
Taxis $9 $9 $15 $6 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $14 $0 $2 $24 $27
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $6 $11 $81 $21
Museums and sights $29 $4 $2 $15 $20 $9
Nightlife $45 $23 $74 $22 $64 $53
Gym $30 $14 $34 $9 $69 $33
Yoga $59 $19 $71 $23 $65 $37
Massage $31 $10 $10 $15 $51 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
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 Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab BiTaksi Uber Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow