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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December | May - September | May - October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1549 | $974 | $1959 | $2143 | $1759 | $1363 |
| Rent | $844 | $618 | $274 | $678 | $923 | $717 | $658 |
| Groceries | $98 | $129 | $169 | $157 | $127 | $148 | $150 |
| Dining out | $121 | $269 | $108 | $261 | $207 | $280 | $10 |
| Cafe | $25 | $32 | $45 | $56 | $42 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $151 | $95 | $209 | $160 | $96 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $11 | $35 | $21 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $55 | $60 | $63 | $17 | $95 | $53 |
| Taxis | $9 | $21 | $20 | $42 | $9 | $25 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $49 | $10 | $45 | $49 | $10 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $8 | $28 | $97 | $45 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $8 | $8 | $217 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $43 | $62 | $110 | $77 | $66 | $118 |
| Gym | $14 | $36 | $41 | $107 | $42 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $19 | $56 | $55 | $105 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $30 | $10 | $54 | $101 | $48 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab | nTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 sautรฉed 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |