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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | February - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1321 | $959 | $922 | $2498 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 |
Rent | $844 | $316 | $400 | $1174 | $923 | $717 | $780 |
Groceries | $98 | $161 | $91 | $175 | $127 | $148 | $158 |
Dining out | $121 | $128 | $151 | $313 | $207 | $280 | $240 |
Cafe | $25 | $35 | $21 | $51 | $42 | $45 | $53 |
Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $79 | $196 | $160 | $96 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $9 | $15 | $5 | $78 | $17 | $95 | $61 |
Taxis | $9 | $15 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $49 | $10 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $13 | $54 | $97 | $45 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $35 |
Nightlife | $23 | $74 | $43 | $82 | $77 | $66 | $50 |
Gym | $14 | $34 | $22 | $44 | $42 | $56 | $56 |
Yoga | $19 | $71 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
Massage | $10 | $10 | $27 | $64 | $101 | $48 | $37 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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! |
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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
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 | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |