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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | February - May | January - May, October - December | June - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $959 | $2143 | $1806 | $1833 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $844 | $316 | $923 | $780 | $1066 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $98 | $161 | $127 | $158 | $95 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $121 | $128 | $207 | $240 | $210 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $25 | $35 | $42 | $53 | $25 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $160 | $175 | $130 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $15 | $17 | $61 | $33 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $15 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $49 | $19 | $16 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $97 | $19 | $55 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $2 | $217 | $35 | $26 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $74 | $77 | $50 | $54 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $14 | $34 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $19 | $71 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $101 | $37 | $32 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | 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, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |