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Population | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1321 | $659 | $2498 | $1867 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 | $1462 |
Rent | $844 | $354 | $1174 | $778 | $780 | $1066 | $567 | $752 |
Groceries | $98 | $44 | $175 | $281 | $158 | $95 | $10 | $112 |
Dining out | $121 | $81 | $313 | $182 | $240 | $210 | $227 | $169 |
Cafe | $25 | $18 | $51 | $49 | $53 | $25 | $27 | $45 |
Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $196 | $159 | $175 | $130 | $140 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $10 | $25 | $24 | $7 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $9 | $6 | $78 | $11 | $61 | $33 | $30 | $8 |
Taxis | $9 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $2 | $49 | $24 | $19 | $16 | $40 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $54 | $81 | $19 | $55 | $18 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $20 | $20 | $35 | $26 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $23 | $22 | $82 | $64 | $50 | $54 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $14 | $9 | $44 | $69 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $33 |
Yoga | $19 | $23 | $142 | $65 | $66 | $40 | $62 | $37 |
Massage | $10 | $15 | $64 | $51 | $37 | $32 | $29 | $53 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |