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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | November - April | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | December - April | May - October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $974 | $959 | $1167 | $659 | $2359 | $1363 |
| Rent | $615 | $844 | $274 | $316 | $503 | $354 | $1036 | $658 |
| Groceries | $114 | $98 | $169 | $161 | $151 | $44 | $236 | $150 |
| Dining out | $165 | $121 | $108 | $128 | $134 | $81 | $371 | $10 |
| Cafe | $38 | $25 | $45 | $35 | $39 | $18 | $43 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $95 | $88 | $72 | $49 | $157 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $3 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $60 | $15 | $20 | $6 | $12 | $53 |
| Taxis | $9 | $9 | $20 | $15 | $13 | $6 | $48 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $2 | $0 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $8 | $6 | $3 | $11 | $35 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $8 | $2 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $62 | $74 | $89 | $22 | $117 | $118 |
| Gym | $30 | $14 | $41 | $34 | $57 | $9 | $37 | $72 |
| Yoga | $59 | $19 | $55 | $71 | $57 | $23 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | 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. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |