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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | January, February, October - December | January - May, October - December | March - June |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1167 | $2143 | $1462 |
| Rent | $844 | $503 | $923 | $752 |
| Groceries | $98 | $151 | $127 | $112 |
| Dining out | $121 | $134 | $207 | $169 |
| Cafe | $25 | $39 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $160 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $20 | $17 | $8 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $49 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $97 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $4 | $217 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $89 | $77 | $53 |
| Gym | $14 | $57 | $42 | $33 |
| Yoga | $19 | $57 | $54 | $37 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $101 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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%. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | N/A | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |