Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | February - May | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $959 | $1867 | $5431 | $2359 | $2143 | $1289 |
Rent | $615 | $844 | $316 | $778 | $2891 | $1036 | $923 | $567 |
Groceries | $114 | $98 | $161 | $281 | $383 | $236 | $127 | $10 |
Dining out | $165 | $121 | $128 | $182 | $656 | $371 | $207 | $227 |
Cafe | $38 | $25 | $35 | $49 | $72 | $43 | $42 | $27 |
Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $88 | $159 | $326 | $157 | $160 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $21 | $10 |
Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $15 | $11 | $220 | $12 | $17 | $30 |
Taxis | $9 | $9 | $15 | $9 | $78 | $48 | $9 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $0 | $49 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $6 | $81 | $100 | $35 | $97 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $2 | $20 | $74 | $9 | $217 | $12 |
Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $74 | $64 | $195 | $117 | $77 | $82 |
Gym | $30 | $14 | $34 | $69 | $55 | $37 | $42 | $23 |
Yoga | $59 | $19 | $71 | $65 | $197 | $163 | $54 | $62 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $10 | $51 | $109 | $75 | $101 | $29 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |