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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | November - April | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $974 | $1867 | $2184 |
| Rent | $844 | $274 | $778 | $797 |
| Groceries | $98 | $169 | $281 | $356 |
| Dining out | $121 | $108 | $182 | $211 |
| Cafe | $25 | $45 | $49 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $95 | $159 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $25 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $60 | $11 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $10 | $24 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $81 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $8 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $62 | $64 | $93 |
| Gym | $14 | $41 | $69 | $69 |
| Yoga | $19 | $55 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |