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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Spanish | Thai | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | September - December | November - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1321 | $974 | $2184 |
| Rent | $616 | $844 | $274 | $797 |
| Groceries | $191 | $98 | $169 | $356 |
| Dining out | $168 | $121 | $108 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $25 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $95 | $95 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $11 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $9 | $60 | $40 |
| Taxis | $19 | $9 | $20 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $8 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $4 | $8 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $23 | $62 | $93 |
| Gym | $96 | $14 | $41 | $69 |
| Yoga | $98 | $19 | $55 | $112 |
| Massage | $11 | $10 | $10 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |