Buenos Aires vs Playa del Carmen vs Prague vs Sofia vs Valencia

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Population 2,900,000 259,453 1,305,737 1,270,169 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Spanish Czech Bulgarian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate High High Moderate
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit September - December January - May, October - December June - October April-June, September-October March - June, September, October
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $2143 $1806 $1289 $1976
Rent $844 $923 $780 $567 $869
Groceries $98 $127 $158 $10 $146
Dining out $121 $207 $240 $227 $292
Cafe $25 $42 $53 $27 $42
Coworking space $95 $160 $175 $140 $152
Mobile internet $11 $21 $24 $10 $16
Public transportation $9 $17 $61 $30 $38
Taxis $9 $9 $33 $12 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $49 $19 $40 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $97 $19 $18 $73
Museums and sights $4 $217 $35 $12 $44
Nightlife $23 $77 $50 $82 $66
Gym $14 $42 $56 $23 $34
Yoga $19 $54 $66 $62 $87
Massage $10 $101 $37 $29 $45
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile A1, Telenor, Vivacom Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) N/A Uber, Liftago TaxiMe, TaxiStars Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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! Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator 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 Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow