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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1549 | $2498 | $1293 | $2359 |
| Rent | $844 | $618 | $1174 | $732 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $98 | $129 | $175 | $87 | $236 |
| Dining out | $121 | $269 | $313 | $131 | $371 |
| Cafe | $25 | $32 | $51 | $18 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $151 | $196 | $96 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $10 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $55 | $78 | $21 | $12 |
| Taxis | $9 | $21 | $44 | $14 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $49 | $49 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $54 | $8 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $117 |
| Gym | $14 | $36 | $44 | $15 | $37 |
| Yoga | $19 | $56 | $142 | $54 | $163 |
| Massage | $10 | $30 | $64 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| 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 | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |