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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1833 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $844 | $1066 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $98 | $95 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $121 | $210 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $25 | $25 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $130 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $33 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $14 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $16 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $55 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $26 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $54 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $14 | $31 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $19 | $40 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $10 | $32 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |