Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September - November | November - April | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1549 | $974 | $2143 | $1976 |
Rent | $844 | $618 | $274 | $923 | $869 |
Groceries | $98 | $129 | $169 | $127 | $146 |
Dining out | $121 | $269 | $108 | $207 | $292 |
Cafe | $25 | $32 | $45 | $42 | $42 |
Coworking space | $95 | $151 | $95 | $160 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $11 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $9 | $55 | $60 | $17 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $21 | $20 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $49 | $10 | $49 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $8 | $97 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $8 | $217 | $44 |
Nightlife | $23 | $43 | $62 | $77 | $66 |
Gym | $14 | $36 | $41 | $42 | $34 |
Yoga | $19 | $56 | $55 | $54 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $30 | $10 | $101 | $45 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |