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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | High | Very High | High | High |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September - November | November - April | February - May | March - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1549 | $974 | $959 | $1959 | $1759 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $844 | $618 | $274 | $316 | $678 | $717 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $98 | $129 | $169 | $161 | $157 | $148 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $121 | $269 | $108 | $128 | $261 | $280 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $25 | $32 | $45 | $35 | $56 | $45 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $151 | $95 | $88 | $209 | $96 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $55 | $60 | $15 | $63 | $95 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $21 | $20 | $15 | $42 | $25 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $45 | $10 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $8 | $6 | $28 | $45 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $8 | $2 | $8 | $24 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $43 | $62 | $74 | $110 | $66 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $14 | $36 | $41 | $34 | $107 | $56 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $19 | $56 | $55 | $71 | $105 | $82 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $30 | $10 | $10 | $54 | $48 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |