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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | February - May | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $959 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $844 | $316 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $98 | $161 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $121 | $128 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $25 | $35 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $15 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $9 | $15 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $2 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $74 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $14 | $34 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $19 | $71 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |