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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | September - December | January, February, October - December |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1321 | $1167 |
| Rent | $615 | $844 | $503 |
| Groceries | $114 | $98 | $151 |
| Dining out | $165 | $121 | $134 |
| Cafe | $38 | $25 | $39 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $72 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $9 | $20 |
| Taxis | $9 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $14 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $3 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $4 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $23 | $89 |
| Gym | $30 | $14 | $57 |
| Yoga | $59 | $19 | $57 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $21 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone |
| 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%. |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow |