Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 2,900,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, October, November | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1867 | $1759 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $844 | $778 | $717 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $98 | $281 | $148 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $121 | $182 | $280 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $25 | $49 | $45 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $95 | $159 | $96 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $9 | $11 | $95 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $9 | $25 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $24 | $10 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $81 | $45 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $20 | $24 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $23 | $64 | $66 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $14 | $69 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $19 | $65 | $82 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $51 | $48 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |