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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 517,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | November - April | March - May, September, October | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $974 | $1984 | $2143 | $1759 | $2184 | $1363 |
| Rent | $844 | $274 | $965 | $923 | $717 | $797 | $658 |
| Groceries | $98 | $169 | $136 | $127 | $148 | $356 | $150 |
| Dining out | $121 | $108 | $271 | $207 | $280 | $211 | $10 |
| Cafe | $25 | $45 | $37 | $42 | $45 | $69 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $95 | $164 | $160 | $96 | $222 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $24 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $60 | $63 | $17 | $95 | $40 | $53 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $27 | $9 | $25 | $41 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $10 | $18 | $49 | $10 | $13 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $29 | $97 | $45 | $39 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $8 | $24 | $217 | $24 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $62 | $47 | $77 | $66 | $93 | $118 |
| Gym | $14 | $41 | $65 | $42 | $56 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $19 | $55 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $50 | $101 | $48 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |