|
Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
|
Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
|
Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
|
Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
|
Porto ๐ต๐น
|
Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
|
|
| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | February - May | May - September | March - May, October, November | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $959 | $922 | $1867 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $844 | $316 | $400 | $778 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $98 | $161 | $91 | $281 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $121 | $128 | $151 | $182 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $25 | $35 | $21 | $49 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $79 | $159 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $15 | $5 | $11 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $15 | $12 | $9 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $16 | $24 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $13 | $81 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $74 | $43 | $64 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $14 | $34 | $22 | $69 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $19 | $71 | $30 | $65 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $27 | $51 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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. | 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 | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |