Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs Medellin vs Prague vs Tbilisi

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 2,900,000 8,053,663 2,427,000 1,305,737 1,108,700
Official language(s) Spanish Vietnamese Spanish Czech Georgian
Level of English High Moderate Low High Low
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit September - December January, February, October - December January - April, December June - October March - June
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $1167 $1293 $1806 $1462
Rent $844 $503 $732 $780 $752
Groceries $98 $151 $87 $158 $112
Dining out $121 $134 $131 $240 $169
Cafe $25 $39 $18 $53 $45
Coworking space $95 $72 $96 $175 $125
Mobile internet $11 $4 $16 $24 $4
Public transportation $9 $20 $21 $61 $8
Taxis $9 $13 $14 $33 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $0 $0 $19 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $8 $19 $21
Museums and sights $4 $4 $9 $35 $9
Nightlife $23 $89 $73 $50 $53
Gym $14 $57 $15 $56 $33
Yoga $19 $57 $54 $66 $37
Massage $10 $21 $20 $37 $53
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 10% in restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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! Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
Local food specialities Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow