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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | November - April | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $974 | $5431 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $844 | $274 | $2891 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $98 | $169 | $383 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $121 | $108 | $656 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $25 | $45 | $72 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $95 | $326 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $45 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $60 | $220 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $78 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $10 | $30 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $100 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $8 | $74 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $62 | $195 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $14 | $41 | $55 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $19 | $55 | $197 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $109 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |