Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Lisbon vs Panama City vs Sofia

Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Population 2,900,000 1,125,316 517,000 880,691 1,270,169
Official language(s) Spanish Vietnamese Portuguese Spanish Bulgarian
Level of English High Low Very high Low High
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit September - December February - May March - May, September, October December - April April-June, September-October
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1321 $959 $1984 $2359 $1289
Rent $844 $316 $965 $1036 $567
Groceries $98 $161 $136 $236 $10
Dining out $121 $128 $271 $371 $227
Cafe $25 $35 $37 $43 $27
Coworking space $95 $88 $164 $157 $140
Mobile internet $11 $4 $24 $21 $10
Public transportation $9 $15 $63 $12 $30
Taxis $9 $15 $27 $48 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $0 $18 $0 $40
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $29 $35 $18
Museums and sights $4 $2 $24 $9 $12
Nightlife $23 $74 $47 $117 $82
Gym $14 $34 $65 $37 $23
Yoga $19 $71 $65 $163 $62
Massage $10 $10 $50 $75 $29
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone Claro, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber, FreeNow Uber, Tu Chofer TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Bacalhau ร  bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร  lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja 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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow