Buenos Aires vs Chiang Mai vs New York City vs Tbilisi

Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 2,900,000 1,166,978 8,323,340 1,108,700
Official language(s) Spanish Thai English (de facto) Georgian
Level of English High Low Very high Low
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit September - December November - April April - June, September - November March - June
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) USD - US Dollar ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $974 $5431 $1462
Rent $844 $274 $2891 $752
Groceries $98 $169 $383 $112
Dining out $121 $108 $656 $169
Cafe $25 $45 $72 $45
Coworking space $95 $95 $326 $125
Mobile internet $11 $11 $45 $4
Public transportation $9 $60 $220 $8
Taxis $9 $20 $78 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $10 $30 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $100 $21
Museums and sights $4 $8 $74 $9
Nightlife $23 $62 $195 $53
Gym $14 $41 $55 $33
Yoga $19 $55 $197 $37
Massage $10 $10 $109 $53
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal AIS, DTAC AT&T, Verizon Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber, Lyft Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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. 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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. 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 cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow