Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs Larnaca vs Panama City vs Prague

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population 2,900,000 8,053,663 144,900 880,691 1,305,737
Official language(s) Spanish Vietnamese Greek Spanish Czech
Level of English High Moderate High Low High
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit September - December January, February, October - December March - May, October - December December - April June - October
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $1167 $1959 $2359 $1806
Rent $844 $503 $678 $1036 $780
Groceries $98 $151 $157 $236 $158
Dining out $121 $134 $261 $371 $240
Cafe $25 $39 $56 $43 $53
Coworking space $95 $72 $209 $157 $175
Mobile internet $11 $4 $35 $21 $24
Public transportation $9 $20 $63 $12 $61
Taxis $9 $13 $42 $48 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $0 $45 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $28 $35 $19
Museums and sights $4 $4 $8 $9 $35
Nightlife $23 $89 $110 $117 $50
Gym $14 $57 $107 $37 $56
Yoga $19 $57 $105 $163 $66
Massage $10 $21 $54 $75 $37
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet nTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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.. Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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!
Local food specialities Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas 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. Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow