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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | High | Moderate | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $659 | $1959 | $1867 | $1759 | $2184 |
| Rent | $615 | $844 | $354 | $678 | $778 | $717 | $797 |
| Groceries | $114 | $98 | $44 | $157 | $281 | $148 | $356 |
| Dining out | $165 | $121 | $81 | $261 | $182 | $280 | $211 |
| Cafe | $38 | $25 | $18 | $56 | $49 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $49 | $209 | $159 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $95 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $9 | $6 | $42 | $9 | $25 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $2 | $45 | $24 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $11 | $28 | $81 | $45 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $22 | $110 | $64 | $66 | $93 |
| Gym | $30 | $14 | $9 | $107 | $69 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $19 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $82 | $112 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $51 | $48 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |