Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Istanbul vs Medellin vs Prague

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Population 2,900,000 1,125,316 15,520,000 2,427,000 1,305,737
Official language(s) Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Spanish Czech
Level of English High Low Low Low High
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit September - December February - May April - June, September and October January - April, December June - October
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) COP - Colombian Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Accepted in some places Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $959 $659 $1293 $1806
Rent $844 $316 $354 $732 $780
Groceries $98 $161 $44 $87 $158
Dining out $121 $128 $81 $131 $240
Cafe $25 $35 $18 $18 $53
Coworking space $95 $88 $49 $96 $175
Mobile internet $11 $4 $3 $16 $24
Public transportation $9 $15 $6 $21 $61
Taxis $9 $15 $6 $14 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $0 $2 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $11 $8 $19
Museums and sights $4 $2 $15 $9 $35
Nightlife $23 $74 $22 $73 $50
Gym $14 $34 $9 $15 $56
Yoga $19 $71 $23 $54 $66
Massage $10 $10 $15 $20 $37
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Tigo Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab BiTaksi EasyTaxi Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow