Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,323,340 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | English (de facto) | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Very high | Very high | Moderate |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1549 | $5431 | $1976 |
Rent | $844 | $618 | $2891 | $869 |
Groceries | $98 | $129 | $383 | $146 |
Dining out | $121 | $269 | $656 | $292 |
Cafe | $25 | $32 | $72 | $42 |
Coworking space | $95 | $151 | $326 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $45 | $16 |
Public transportation | $9 | $55 | $220 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $21 | $78 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $49 | $30 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $100 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $74 | $44 |
Nightlife | $23 | $43 | $195 | $66 |
Gym | $14 | $36 | $55 | $34 |
Yoga | $19 | $56 | $197 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $30 | $109 | $45 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |