Buenos Aires vs Porto vs Prague vs Seoul vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 2,900,000 237,559 1,305,737 9,963,452 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Portuguese Czech Korean Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Very High High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit September - December May - September June - October March - May, September - November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $1759 $1806 $2184 $1462 $1976
Rent $844 $717 $780 $797 $752 $869
Groceries $98 $148 $158 $356 $112 $146
Dining out $121 $280 $240 $211 $169 $292
Cafe $25 $45 $53 $69 $45 $42
Coworking space $95 $96 $175 $222 $125 $152
Mobile internet $11 $21 $24 $40 $4 $16
Public transportation $9 $95 $61 $40 $8 $38
Taxis $9 $25 $33 $41 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $10 $19 $13 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $45 $19 $39 $21 $73
Museums and sights $4 $24 $35 $6 $9 $44
Nightlife $23 $66 $50 $93 $53 $66
Gym $14 $56 $56 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $19 $82 $66 $112 $37 $87
Massage $10 $48 $37 $75 $53 $45
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 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 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores 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 Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli 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 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 Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow