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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | February - May | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $959 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $844 | $316 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $98 | $161 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $121 | $128 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $25 | $35 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $88 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $15 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $9 | $15 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $0 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $6 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $2 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $74 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $14 | $34 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $19 | $71 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $10 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | 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 cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 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 | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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 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, 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |