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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | September - December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1321 | $1167 | $5431 | $1976 |
| Rent | $616 | $844 | $503 | $2891 | $869 |
| Groceries | $191 | $98 | $151 | $383 | $146 |
| Dining out | $168 | $121 | $134 | $656 | $292 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $39 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $95 | $72 | $326 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $45 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $9 | $20 | $220 | $38 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $13 | $78 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $0 | $30 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $3 | $100 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $4 | $74 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $23 | $89 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $96 | $14 | $57 | $55 | $34 |
| Yoga | $98 | $19 | $57 | $197 | $87 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $21 | $109 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |