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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | November - April | February - May | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $974 | $959 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $2143 |
| Rent | $844 | $274 | $316 | $678 | $400 | $732 | $923 |
| Groceries | $98 | $169 | $161 | $157 | $91 | $87 | $127 |
| Dining out | $121 | $108 | $128 | $261 | $151 | $131 | $207 |
| Cafe | $25 | $45 | $35 | $56 | $21 | $18 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $95 | $88 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $60 | $15 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $17 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $15 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $10 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $6 | $28 | $13 | $8 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $8 | $2 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $62 | $74 | $110 | $43 | $73 | $77 |
| Gym | $14 | $41 | $34 | $107 | $22 | $15 | $42 |
| Yoga | $19 | $55 | $71 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $54 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $20 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |