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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | December - April | March - June |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $1167 | $1293 | $2359 | $1462 |
| Rent | $615 | $844 | $503 | $732 | $1036 | $752 |
| Groceries | $114 | $98 | $151 | $87 | $236 | $112 |
| Dining out | $165 | $121 | $134 | $131 | $371 | $169 |
| Cafe | $38 | $25 | $39 | $18 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $72 | $96 | $157 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $20 | $21 | $12 | $8 |
| Taxis | $9 | $9 | $13 | $14 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $3 | $8 | $35 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $89 | $73 | $117 | $53 |
| Gym | $30 | $14 | $57 | $15 | $37 | $33 |
| Yoga | $59 | $19 | $57 | $54 | $163 | $37 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $21 | $20 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | 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 cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |