Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs New York City vs Porto vs Prague vs Valencia

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 2,900,000 8,053,663 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 Moderate Very high Very High High Moderate
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) 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 January, February, October - December 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 often preferred. 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 $1167 $5431 $1759 $1806 $1976
Rent $844 $503 $2891 $717 $780 $869
Groceries $98 $151 $383 $148 $158 $146
Dining out $121 $134 $656 $280 $240 $292
Cafe $25 $39 $72 $45 $53 $42
Coworking space $95 $72 $326 $96 $175 $152
Mobile internet $11 $4 $45 $21 $24 $16
Public transportation $9 $20 $220 $95 $61 $38
Taxis $9 $13 $78 $25 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $0 $30 $10 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $100 $45 $19 $73
Museums and sights $4 $4 $74 $24 $35 $44
Nightlife $23 $89 $195 $66 $50 $66
Gym $14 $57 $55 $56 $56 $34
Yoga $19 $57 $197 $82 $66 $87
Massage $10 $21 $109 $48 $37 $45
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile Vodafone, Orange
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%. 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, GoViet 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 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. 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads 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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food 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 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow