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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Korean | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | February - May | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $959 | $2184 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $844 | $316 | $797 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $98 | $161 | $356 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $121 | $128 | $211 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $25 | $35 | $69 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $222 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $40 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $15 | $40 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $15 | $41 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $13 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $39 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $2 | $6 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $74 | $93 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $14 | $34 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $19 | $71 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |