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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | December - April | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1549 | $1167 | $2498 | $2359 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $844 | $618 | $503 | $1174 | $1036 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $98 | $129 | $151 | $175 | $236 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $121 | $269 | $134 | $313 | $371 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $25 | $32 | $39 | $51 | $43 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $151 | $72 | $196 | $157 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $55 | $20 | $78 | $12 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $21 | $13 | $44 | $48 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $0 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $3 | $54 | $35 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $43 | $89 | $82 | $117 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $14 | $36 | $57 | $44 | $37 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $19 | $56 | $57 | $142 | $163 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $30 | $21 | $64 | $75 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |