Buenos Aires vs Sofia vs Valencia

Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 2,900,000 1,270,169 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Bulgarian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High High Moderate
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit September - December April-June, September-October March - June, September, October
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $1289 $1976
Rent $844 $567 $869
Groceries $98 $10 $146
Dining out $121 $227 $292
Cafe $25 $27 $42
Coworking space $95 $140 $152
Mobile internet $11 $10 $16
Public transportation $9 $30 $38
Taxis $9 $12 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $40 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $18 $73
Museums and sights $4 $12 $44
Nightlife $23 $82 $66
Gym $14 $23 $34
Yoga $19 $62 $87
Massage $10 $29 $45
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal A1, Telenor, Vivacom Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) TaxiMe, TaxiStars Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow