Bucharest vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs New York City vs Seoul vs Valencia

Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 1,830,000 2,900,000 1,125,316 8,323,340 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) Romanian Spanish Vietnamese English (de facto) Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High High Low Very high Moderate Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - October September - December February - May April - June, September - November March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) USD - US Dollar ($) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1321 $959 $5431 $2184 $1976
Rent $615 $844 $316 $2891 $797 $869
Groceries $114 $98 $161 $383 $356 $146
Dining out $165 $121 $128 $656 $211 $292
Cafe $38 $25 $35 $72 $69 $42
Coworking space $133 $95 $88 $326 $222 $152
Mobile internet $7 $11 $4 $45 $40 $16
Public transportation $21 $9 $15 $220 $40 $38
Taxis $9 $9 $15 $78 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $14 $0 $30 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $6 $100 $39 $73
Museums and sights $29 $4 $2 $74 $6 $44
Nightlife $45 $23 $74 $195 $93 $66
Gym $30 $14 $34 $55 $69 $34
Yoga $59 $19 $71 $197 $112 $87
Massage $31 $10 $10 $109 $75 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone AT&T, Verizon KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus 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 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Not customary or expected 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, Lyft Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, 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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets 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 309 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow