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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai |
| Level of English | High | Low |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | November - April |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1843 | $1138 |
| Rent | $1178 | $320 |
| Groceries | $136 | $197 |
| Dining out | $169 | $126 |
| Cafe | $35 | $52 |
| Coworking space | $132 | $111 |
| Mobile internet | $16 | $12 |
| Public transportation | $12 | $70 |
| Taxis | $13 | $23 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $11 |
| Sport and cultural events | $34 | $9 |
| Museums and sights | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $33 | $73 |
| Gym | $20 | $48 |
| Yoga | $26 | $65 |
| Massage | $14 | $11 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab |
| Tap water | Not 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow |