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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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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 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | High | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $1167 | $1959 | $1984 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $844 | $503 | $678 | $965 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $98 | $151 | $157 | $136 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $121 | $134 | $261 | $271 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $25 | $39 | $56 | $37 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $72 | $209 | $164 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $20 | $63 | $63 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $9 | $13 | $42 | $27 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $0 | $45 | $18 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $3 | $28 | $29 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $4 | $8 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $89 | $110 | $47 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $14 | $57 | $107 | $65 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $19 | $57 | $105 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $50 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 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, GoViet | 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 | 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. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |