Buenos Aires vs Chiang Mai vs Da Nang vs Madrid vs Panama City

Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Population 2,900,000 1,166,978 1,125,316 6,578,0179 880,691
Official language(s) Spanish Thai Vietnamese Spanish Spanish
Level of English High Low Low Moderate Low
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit September - December November - April February - May March - May, September - November December - April
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $974 $959 $2498 $2359
Rent $844 $274 $316 $1174 $1036
Groceries $98 $169 $161 $175 $236
Dining out $121 $108 $128 $313 $371
Cafe $25 $45 $35 $51 $43
Coworking space $95 $95 $88 $196 $157
Mobile internet $11 $11 $4 $10 $21
Public transportation $9 $60 $15 $78 $12
Taxis $9 $20 $15 $44 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $10 $0 $49 $0
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $6 $54 $35
Museums and sights $4 $8 $2 $20 $9
Nightlife $23 $62 $74 $82 $117
Gym $14 $41 $34 $44 $37
Yoga $19 $55 $71 $142 $163
Massage $10 $10 $10 $64 $75
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal AIS, DTAC Viettel, Vinafone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Movistar
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Grab Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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.
Local food specialities Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja
Eat like a local Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow