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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | November - April | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | June - October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $974 | $1984 | $2498 | $1293 | $1806 |
| Rent | $844 | $274 | $965 | $1174 | $732 | $780 |
| Groceries | $98 | $169 | $136 | $175 | $87 | $158 |
| Dining out | $121 | $108 | $271 | $313 | $131 | $240 |
| Cafe | $25 | $45 | $37 | $51 | $18 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $95 | $164 | $196 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $24 | $10 | $16 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $60 | $63 | $78 | $21 | $61 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $27 | $44 | $14 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $10 | $18 | $49 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $29 | $54 | $8 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $62 | $47 | $82 | $73 | $50 |
| Gym | $14 | $41 | $65 | $44 | $15 | $56 |
| Yoga | $19 | $55 | $65 | $142 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $50 | $64 | $20 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |