Buenos Aires vs Chiang Mai vs Medellin vs Panama City vs Prague vs Valencia

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 2,900,000 1,166,978 2,427,000 880,691 1,305,737 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Thai Spanish Spanish Czech Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low Low Low High Moderate
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit September - December November - April January - April, December December - April June - October March - June, September, October
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $974 $1293 $2359 $1806 $1976
Rent $844 $274 $732 $1036 $780 $869
Groceries $98 $169 $87 $236 $158 $146
Dining out $121 $108 $131 $371 $240 $292
Cafe $25 $45 $18 $43 $53 $42
Coworking space $95 $95 $96 $157 $175 $152
Mobile internet $11 $11 $16 $21 $24 $16
Public transportation $9 $60 $21 $12 $61 $38
Taxis $9 $20 $14 $48 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $10 $0 $0 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $8 $35 $19 $73
Museums and sights $4 $8 $9 $9 $35 $44
Nightlife $23 $62 $73 $117 $50 $66
Gym $14 $41 $15 $37 $56 $34
Yoga $19 $55 $54 $163 $66 $87
Massage $10 $10 $20 $75 $37 $45
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal AIS, DTAC Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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! Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow