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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $2498 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $844 | $1174 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $98 | $175 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $121 | $313 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $25 | $51 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $196 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $10 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $78 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $9 | $44 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $49 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $54 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $20 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $82 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $14 | $44 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $19 | $142 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $64 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | 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! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |