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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | January, February, October - December | May - September | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1167 | $922 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $844 | $503 | $400 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $98 | $151 | $91 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $121 | $134 | $151 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $25 | $39 | $21 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $79 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $20 | $5 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $12 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $16 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $13 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $4 | $9 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $89 | $43 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $14 | $57 | $22 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $19 | $57 | $30 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $27 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |