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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1984 | $1293 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $844 | $965 | $732 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $98 | $136 | $87 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $121 | $271 | $131 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $25 | $37 | $18 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $164 | $96 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $24 | $16 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $63 | $21 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $27 | $14 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $18 | $0 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $29 | $8 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $24 | $9 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $47 | $73 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $14 | $65 | $15 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $19 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $50 | $20 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |