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| Population | 926,426 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1321 | $1167 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $844 | $503 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $98 | $151 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $121 | $134 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $25 | $39 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $72 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $9 | $20 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $13 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $14 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $3 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $4 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $23 | $89 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $14 | $57 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $19 | $57 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $21 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |