Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | February - May | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $959 | $2143 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $615 | $844 | $316 | $923 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $114 | $98 | $161 | $127 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $165 | $121 | $128 | $207 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $38 | $25 | $35 | $42 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $88 | $160 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $15 | $17 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $9 | $15 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $0 | $49 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $6 | $97 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $2 | $217 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $74 | $77 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $30 | $14 | $34 | $42 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $59 | $19 | $71 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $10 | $101 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
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 | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |