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Population 1,830,000 2,900,000 1,125,316 15,520,000 237,559 1,108,700
Official language(s) Romanian Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Portuguese Georgian
Level of English High High Low Low Very High Low
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit April - October September - December February - May April - June, September and October May - September March - June
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1321 $959 $659 $1759 $1462
Rent $615 $844 $316 $354 $717 $752
Groceries $114 $98 $161 $44 $148 $112
Dining out $165 $121 $128 $81 $280 $169
Cafe $38 $25 $35 $18 $45 $45
Coworking space $133 $95 $88 $49 $96 $125
Mobile internet $7 $11 $4 $3 $21 $4
Public transportation $21 $9 $15 $6 $95 $8
Taxis $9 $9 $15 $6 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $14 $0 $2 $10 $27
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $6 $11 $45 $21
Museums and sights $29 $4 $2 $15 $24 $9
Nightlife $45 $23 $74 $22 $66 $53
Gym $30 $14 $34 $9 $56 $33
Yoga $59 $19 $71 $23 $82 $37
Massage $31 $10 $10 $15 $48 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, MEO, NOS 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 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 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, MyTaxi, Cabify Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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 A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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 Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa 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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars 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 46 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow