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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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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September - November | November - April | February - May | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| 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 almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1549 | $974 | $959 | $2143 |
| Rent | $844 | $618 | $274 | $316 | $923 |
| Groceries | $98 | $129 | $169 | $161 | $127 |
| Dining out | $121 | $269 | $108 | $128 | $207 |
| Cafe | $25 | $32 | $45 | $35 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $151 | $95 | $88 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $11 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $55 | $60 | $15 | $17 |
| Taxis | $9 | $21 | $20 | $15 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $8 | $6 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $8 | $2 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $43 | $62 | $74 | $77 |
| Gym | $14 | $36 | $41 | $34 | $42 |
| Yoga | $19 | $56 | $55 | $71 | $54 |
| Massage | $10 | $30 | $10 | $10 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |