Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Greek | Korean |
Level of English | High | Moderate | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1167 | $1959 | $2184 |
Rent | $844 | $503 | $678 | $797 |
Groceries | $98 | $151 | $157 | $356 |
Dining out | $121 | $134 | $261 | $211 |
Cafe | $25 | $39 | $56 | $69 |
Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $209 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $35 | $40 |
Public transportation | $9 | $20 | $63 | $40 |
Taxis | $9 | $13 | $42 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $45 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $28 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $4 | $8 | $6 |
Nightlife | $23 | $89 | $110 | $93 |
Gym | $14 | $57 | $107 | $69 |
Yoga | $19 | $57 | $105 | $112 |
Massage | $10 | $21 | $54 | $75 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs 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 | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | 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.. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ 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. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
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 | 57 options on Happy Cow |