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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | November - April | January, February, October - December | January - May, October - December | January - March, December |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $974 | $1167 | $2143 | $1833 |
| Rent | $844 | $274 | $503 | $923 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $98 | $169 | $151 | $127 | $95 |
| Dining out | $121 | $108 | $134 | $207 | $210 |
| Cafe | $25 | $45 | $39 | $42 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $95 | $72 | $160 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $60 | $20 | $17 | $33 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $13 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $10 | $0 | $49 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $3 | $97 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $8 | $4 | $217 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $62 | $89 | $77 | $54 |
| Gym | $14 | $41 | $57 | $42 | $31 |
| Yoga | $19 | $55 | $57 | $54 | $40 |
| Massage | $10 | $10 | $21 | $101 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab, GoViet | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |