Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs Playa del Carmen vs Prague

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Population 2,900,000 8,053,663 259,453 1,305,737
Official language(s) Spanish Vietnamese Spanish Czech
Level of English High Moderate Moderate High
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit September - December January, February, October - December January - May, October - December June - October
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $1167 $2143 $1806
Rent $844 $503 $923 $780
Groceries $98 $151 $127 $158
Dining out $121 $134 $207 $240
Cafe $25 $39 $42 $53
Coworking space $95 $72 $160 $175
Mobile internet $11 $4 $21 $24
Public transportation $9 $20 $17 $61
Taxis $9 $13 $9 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $0 $49 $19
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $97 $19
Museums and sights $4 $4 $217 $35
Nightlife $23 $89 $77 $50
Gym $14 $57 $42 $56
Yoga $19 $57 $54 $66
Massage $10 $21 $101 $37
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, 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%. 10-15% for restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet N/A Uber, Liftago
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. 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!
Local food specialities Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole 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 Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow