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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | February - May | January - April, December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $959 | $1293 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $844 | $316 | $732 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $98 | $161 | $87 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $121 | $128 | $131 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $25 | $35 | $18 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $96 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $16 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $15 | $21 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $15 | $14 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $0 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $8 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $2 | $9 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $74 | $73 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $14 | $34 | $15 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $19 | $71 | $54 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $20 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |