Bangkok vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Lisbon vs New York City

Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 5,680,000 2,900,000 1,125,316 517,000 8,323,340
Official language(s) Thai Spanish Vietnamese Portuguese English (de facto)
Level of English Low High Low Very high Very high
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December September - December February - May March - May, September, October April - June, September - November
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1560 $1321 $959 $1984 $5431
Rent $616 $844 $316 $965 $2891
Groceries $191 $98 $161 $136 $383
Dining out $168 $121 $128 $271 $656
Cafe $45 $25 $35 $37 $72
Coworking space $127 $95 $88 $164 $326
Mobile internet $23 $11 $4 $24 $45
Public transportation $32 $9 $15 $63 $220
Taxis $19 $9 $15 $27 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $14 $0 $18 $30
Sport and cultural events $46 $24 $6 $29 $100
Museums and sights $21 $4 $2 $24 $74
Nightlife $50 $23 $74 $47 $195
Gym $96 $14 $34 $65 $55
Yoga $98 $19 $71 $65 $197
Massage $11 $10 $10 $50 $109
SIM card options AIS Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone AT&T, Verizon
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Grab Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber, FreeNow Uber, Lyft
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 Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries 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.
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Bacalhau ร  bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร  lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.
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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow