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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Thai | Greek | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | High | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $974 | $1959 | $1984 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $844 | $274 | $678 | $965 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $98 | $169 | $157 | $136 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $121 | $108 | $261 | $271 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $25 | $45 | $56 | $37 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $95 | $209 | $164 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $11 | $35 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $60 | $63 | $63 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $9 | $20 | $42 | $27 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $10 | $45 | $18 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $8 | $28 | $29 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $8 | $8 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $62 | $110 | $47 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $14 | $41 | $107 | $65 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $19 | $55 | $105 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | 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 cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |