Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Mexico City vs Playa del Carmen vs Porto vs Seoul vs Sofia

Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Population 2,900,000 1,125,316 8,850,000 259,453 237,559 9,963,452 1,270,169
Official language(s) Spanish Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Portuguese Korean Bulgarian
Level of English High Low Moderate Moderate Very High Moderate High
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit September - December February - May March - May, October, November January - May, October - December May - September March - May, September - November April-June, September-October
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes No No
Average monthly costs $1321 $959 $1867 $2143 $1759 $2184 $1289
Rent $844 $316 $778 $923 $717 $797 $567
Groceries $98 $161 $281 $127 $148 $356 $10
Dining out $121 $128 $182 $207 $280 $211 $227
Cafe $25 $35 $49 $42 $45 $69 $27
Coworking space $95 $88 $159 $160 $96 $222 $140
Mobile internet $11 $4 $25 $21 $21 $40 $10
Public transportation $9 $15 $11 $17 $95 $40 $30
Taxis $9 $15 $9 $9 $25 $41 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $0 $24 $49 $10 $13 $40
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $81 $97 $45 $39 $18
Museums and sights $4 $2 $20 $217 $24 $6 $12
Nightlife $23 $74 $64 $77 $66 $93 $82
Gym $14 $34 $69 $42 $56 $69 $23
Yoga $19 $71 $65 $54 $82 $112 $62
Massage $10 $10 $51 $101 $48 $75 $29
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus 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 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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 Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets 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 279 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow