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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September - November | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $2498 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $844 | $1174 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $98 | $175 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $121 | $313 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $25 | $51 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $196 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $10 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $78 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $44 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $49 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $54 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $20 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $82 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $14 | $44 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $19 | $142 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $64 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 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) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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 | 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! | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |