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| Population | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $659 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $844 | $354 | $732 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $98 | $44 | $87 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $121 | $81 | $131 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $25 | $18 | $18 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $49 | $96 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $16 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $6 | $21 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $9 | $6 | $14 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $2 | $0 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $8 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $22 | $73 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $14 | $9 | $15 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $19 | $23 | $54 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $10 | $15 | $20 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |