Bucharest vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Istanbul vs Porto vs Valencia

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Population 1,830,000 2,900,000 1,125,316 15,520,000 237,559 834,000
Official language(s) Romanian Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High High Low Low Very High Moderate
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) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - October September - December February - May April - June, September and October May - September March - June, September, October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1321 $959 $659 $1759 $1976
Rent $615 $844 $316 $354 $717 $869
Groceries $114 $98 $161 $44 $148 $146
Dining out $165 $121 $128 $81 $280 $292
Cafe $38 $25 $35 $18 $45 $42
Coworking space $133 $95 $88 $49 $96 $152
Mobile internet $7 $11 $4 $3 $21 $16
Public transportation $21 $9 $15 $6 $95 $38
Taxis $9 $9 $15 $6 $25 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $14 $0 $2 $10 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $6 $11 $45 $73
Museums and sights $29 $4 $2 $15 $24 $44
Nightlife $45 $23 $74 $22 $66 $66
Gym $30 $14 $34 $9 $56 $34
Yoga $59 $19 $71 $23 $82 $87
Massage $31 $10 $10 $15 $48 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, MEO, NOS 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 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 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 BiTaksi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Cabify, FreeNow
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. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Paella, fideuà, 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 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 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 59 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow