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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1959 | $922 | $2498 | $2184 |
| Rent | $844 | $678 | $400 | $1174 | $797 |
| Groceries | $98 | $157 | $91 | $175 | $356 |
| Dining out | $121 | $261 | $151 | $313 | $211 |
| Cafe | $25 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $209 | $79 | $196 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $35 | $4 | $10 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $42 | $12 | $44 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $28 | $13 | $54 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $110 | $43 | $82 | $93 |
| Gym | $14 | $107 | $22 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $19 | $105 | $30 | $142 | $112 |
| Massage | $10 | $54 | $27 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |