Buenos Aires vs Cape Town vs Da Nang vs Prague

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population 2,900,000 4,617,560 1,125,316 1,305,737
Official language(s) Spanish Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Vietnamese Czech
Level of English High Very high Low High
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit September - December March - May, September - November February - May June - October
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) ZAR - South African Rand (R) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $1549 $959 $1806
Rent $844 $618 $316 $780
Groceries $98 $129 $161 $158
Dining out $121 $269 $128 $240
Cafe $25 $32 $35 $53
Coworking space $95 $151 $88 $175
Mobile internet $11 $27 $4 $24
Public transportation $9 $55 $15 $61
Taxis $9 $21 $15 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $49 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $24 $19 $6 $19
Museums and sights $4 $15 $2 $35
Nightlife $23 $43 $74 $50
Gym $14 $36 $34 $56
Yoga $19 $56 $71 $66
Massage $10 $30 $10 $37
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal MTN, Vodacom Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Bolt Grab Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. 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!
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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 24 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow