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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | November - April | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $974 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $844 | $274 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $98 | $169 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $121 | $108 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $25 | $45 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $95 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $60 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $10 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $8 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $62 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $14 | $41 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $19 | $55 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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! | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |