Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Istanbul vs Lisbon vs Mexico City vs Valencia

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 2,900,000 1,125,316 15,520,000 517,000 8,850,000 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Portuguese Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low Low Very high Moderate Moderate
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit September - December February - May April - June, September and October March - May, September, October March - May, October, November March - June, September, October
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $959 $659 $1984 $1867 $1976
Rent $844 $316 $354 $965 $778 $869
Groceries $98 $161 $44 $136 $281 $146
Dining out $121 $128 $81 $271 $182 $292
Cafe $25 $35 $18 $37 $49 $42
Coworking space $95 $88 $49 $164 $159 $152
Mobile internet $11 $4 $3 $24 $25 $16
Public transportation $9 $15 $6 $63 $11 $38
Taxis $9 $15 $6 $27 $9 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $0 $2 $18 $24 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $11 $29 $81 $73
Museums and sights $4 $2 $15 $24 $20 $44
Nightlife $23 $74 $22 $47 $64 $66
Gym $14 $34 $9 $65 $69 $34
Yoga $19 $71 $23 $65 $65 $87
Massage $10 $10 $15 $50 $51 $45
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab BiTaksi Uber, FreeNow Uber Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow