Buenos Aires vs Chiang Mai vs Lviv vs New York City vs Playa del Carmen vs Prague vs Tbilisi

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 2,900,000 1,166,978 731,387 8,323,340 259,453 1,305,737 1,108,700
Official language(s) Spanish Thai Ukrainian English (de facto) Spanish Czech Georgian
Level of English High Low Low Very high Moderate High Low
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit September - December November - April May - September April - June, September - November January - May, October - December June - October March - June
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $974 $922 $5431 $2143 $1806 $1462
Rent $844 $274 $400 $2891 $923 $780 $752
Groceries $98 $169 $91 $383 $127 $158 $112
Dining out $121 $108 $151 $656 $207 $240 $169
Cafe $25 $45 $21 $72 $42 $53 $45
Coworking space $95 $95 $79 $326 $160 $175 $125
Mobile internet $11 $11 $4 $45 $21 $24 $4
Public transportation $9 $60 $5 $220 $17 $61 $8
Taxis $9 $20 $12 $78 $9 $33 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $10 $16 $30 $49 $19 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $13 $100 $97 $19 $21
Museums and sights $4 $8 $9 $74 $217 $35 $9
Nightlife $23 $62 $43 $195 $77 $50 $53
Gym $14 $41 $22 $55 $42 $56 $33
Yoga $19 $55 $30 $197 $54 $66 $37
Massage $10 $10 $27 $109 $101 $37 $53
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Kyivstar AT&T, Verizon Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10-15% for restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber, Uklon Uber, Lyft N/A Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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). American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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! Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow