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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $959 | $659 | $1984 |
| Rent | $844 | $316 | $354 | $965 |
| Groceries | $98 | $161 | $44 | $136 |
| Dining out | $121 | $128 | $81 | $271 |
| Cafe | $25 | $35 | $18 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $49 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $3 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $15 | $6 | $63 |
| Taxis | $9 | $15 | $6 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $2 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $11 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $2 | $15 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $74 | $22 | $47 |
| Gym | $14 | $34 | $9 | $65 |
| Yoga | $19 | $71 | $23 | $65 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $15 | $50 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
| Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |