Buenos Aires vs Panama City vs Porto vs Prague vs Seoul

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Population 2,900,000 880,691 237,559 1,305,737 9,963,452
Official language(s) Spanish Spanish Portuguese Czech Korean
Level of English High Low Very High High Moderate
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit September - December December - April May - September June - October March - May, September - November
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1321 $2359 $1759 $1806 $2184
Rent $844 $1036 $717 $780 $797
Groceries $98 $236 $148 $158 $356
Dining out $121 $371 $280 $240 $211
Cafe $25 $43 $45 $53 $69
Coworking space $95 $157 $96 $175 $222
Mobile internet $11 $21 $21 $24 $40
Public transportation $9 $12 $95 $61 $40
Taxis $9 $48 $25 $33 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $0 $10 $19 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $35 $45 $19 $39
Museums and sights $4 $9 $24 $35 $6
Nightlife $23 $117 $66 $50 $93
Gym $14 $37 $56 $56 $69
Yoga $19 $163 $82 $66 $112
Massage $10 $75 $48 $37 $75
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja 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. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow