Buenos Aires vs Istanbul vs Panama City vs Prague vs Seoul

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population 2,900,000 15,520,000 880,691 1,305,737 9,963,452
Official language(s) Spanish Turkish Spanish Czech Korean
Level of English High Low Low High Moderate
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Istanbul Airport (IST) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit September - December April - June, September and October December - April June - October March - May, September - November
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1321 $659 $2359 $1806 $2184
Rent $844 $354 $1036 $780 $797
Groceries $98 $44 $236 $158 $356
Dining out $121 $81 $371 $240 $211
Cafe $25 $18 $43 $53 $69
Coworking space $95 $49 $157 $175 $222
Mobile internet $11 $3 $21 $24 $40
Public transportation $9 $6 $12 $61 $40
Taxis $9 $6 $48 $33 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $2 $0 $19 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $11 $35 $19 $39
Museums and sights $4 $15 $9 $35 $6
Nightlife $23 $22 $117 $50 $93
Gym $14 $9 $37 $56 $69
Yoga $19 $23 $163 $66 $112
Massage $10 $15 $75 $37 $75
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) BiTaksi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao
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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
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 Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow