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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Greek | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1959 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $844 | $678 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $98 | $157 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $121 | $261 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $25 | $56 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $209 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $35 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $63 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $9 | $42 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $45 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $28 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $8 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $110 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $14 | $107 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $19 | $105 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $10 | $54 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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. |
| Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |