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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | German | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | September - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $1321 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $939 | $844 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $188 | $98 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $271 | $121 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $57 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $95 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $11 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $9 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $58 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $14 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $24 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $4 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $23 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $66 | $14 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $99 | $19 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $56 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |