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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $1289 |
| Rent | $844 | $678 | $965 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $98 | $157 | $136 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $121 | $261 | $271 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $25 | $56 | $37 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $209 | $164 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $35 | $24 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $63 | $63 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $42 | $27 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $28 | $29 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $110 | $47 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $14 | $107 | $65 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $19 | $105 | $65 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $54 | $50 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 cafés for maté and facturas | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |