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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | February - May | April - June, September - November | May - September | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $959 | $5431 | $1759 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $844 | $316 | $2891 | $717 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $98 | $161 | $383 | $148 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $121 | $128 | $656 | $280 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $25 | $35 | $72 | $45 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $88 | $326 | $96 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $15 | $220 | $95 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $15 | $78 | $25 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $30 | $10 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $100 | $45 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $2 | $74 | $24 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $74 | $195 | $66 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $14 | $34 | $55 | $56 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $19 | $71 | $197 | $82 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $109 | $48 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 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 | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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. | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |