Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Sofia

Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Population 2,900,000 1,125,316 8,850,000 8,323,340 1,270,169
Official language(s) Spanish Vietnamese Spanish English (de facto) Bulgarian
Level of English High Low Moderate Very high High
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit September - December February - May March - May, October, November April - June, September - November April-June, September-October
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No No
Average monthly costs $1321 $959 $1867 $5431 $1289
Rent $844 $316 $778 $2891 $567
Groceries $98 $161 $281 $383 $10
Dining out $121 $128 $182 $656 $227
Cafe $25 $35 $49 $72 $27
Coworking space $95 $88 $159 $326 $140
Mobile internet $11 $4 $25 $45 $10
Public transportation $9 $15 $11 $220 $30
Taxis $9 $15 $9 $78 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $0 $24 $30 $40
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $81 $100 $18
Museums and sights $4 $2 $20 $74 $12
Nightlife $23 $74 $64 $195 $82
Gym $14 $34 $69 $55 $23
Yoga $19 $71 $65 $197 $62
Massage $10 $10 $51 $109 $29
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon 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 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber Uber, Lyft TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water 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. 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. 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 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. 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 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 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 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow