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| Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $1167 | $2498 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $844 | $503 | $1174 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $98 | $151 | $175 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $121 | $134 | $313 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $25 | $39 | $51 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $72 | $196 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $20 | $78 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $9 | $13 | $44 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $0 | $49 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $3 | $54 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $89 | $82 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $14 | $57 | $44 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $19 | $57 | $142 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $21 | $64 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |