Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Playa del Carmen vs Porto vs Prague vs Seoul vs Ubud

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 2,900,000 1,125,316 259,453 237,559 1,305,737 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) Spanish Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Czech Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Low Moderate Very High High Moderate Low
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit September - December February - May January - May, October - December May - September June - October March - May, September - November May - October
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $959 $2143 $1759 $1806 $2184 $1363
Rent $844 $316 $923 $717 $780 $797 $658
Groceries $98 $161 $127 $148 $158 $356 $150
Dining out $121 $128 $207 $280 $240 $211 $10
Cafe $25 $35 $42 $45 $53 $69 $28
Coworking space $95 $88 $160 $96 $175 $222 $106
Mobile internet $11 $4 $21 $21 $24 $40 $3
Public transportation $9 $15 $17 $95 $61 $40 $53
Taxis $9 $15 $9 $25 $33 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $0 $49 $10 $19 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $97 $45 $19 $39 $14
Museums and sights $4 $2 $217 $24 $35 $6 $9
Nightlife $23 $74 $77 $66 $50 $93 $118
Gym $14 $34 $42 $56 $56 $69 $72
Yoga $19 $71 $54 $82 $66 $112 $87
Massage $10 $10 $101 $48 $37 $75 $10
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow