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| Population | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $659 | $1959 | $2498 | $1293 |
| Rent | $844 | $354 | $678 | $1174 | $732 |
| Groceries | $98 | $44 | $157 | $175 | $87 |
| Dining out | $121 | $81 | $261 | $313 | $131 |
| Cafe | $25 | $18 | $56 | $51 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $209 | $196 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $35 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $6 | $63 | $78 | $21 |
| Taxis | $9 | $6 | $42 | $44 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $2 | $45 | $49 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $28 | $54 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $22 | $110 | $82 | $73 |
| Gym | $14 | $9 | $107 | $44 | $15 |
| Yoga | $19 | $23 | $105 | $142 | $54 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $54 | $64 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |