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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $974 | $1167 | $1959 | $1867 |
| Rent | $844 | $274 | $503 | $678 | $778 |
| Groceries | $98 | $169 | $151 | $157 | $281 |
| Dining out | $121 | $108 | $134 | $261 | $182 |
| Cafe | $25 | $45 | $39 | $56 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $95 | $72 | $209 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $60 | $20 | $63 | $11 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $13 | $42 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $10 | $0 | $45 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $3 | $28 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $8 | $4 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $62 | $89 | $110 | $64 |
| Gym | $14 | $41 | $57 | $107 | $69 |
| Yoga | $19 | $55 | $57 | $105 | $65 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow |