Buenos Aires vs Madrid vs Playa del Carmen vs Porto vs Prague

Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Population 2,900,000 6,578,0179 259,453 237,559 1,305,737
Official language(s) Spanish Spanish Spanish Portuguese Czech
Level of English High Moderate Moderate Very High High
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit September - December March - May, September - November January - May, October - December May - September June - October
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $2498 $2143 $1759 $1806
Rent $844 $1174 $923 $717 $780
Groceries $98 $175 $127 $148 $158
Dining out $121 $313 $207 $280 $240
Cafe $25 $51 $42 $45 $53
Coworking space $95 $196 $160 $96 $175
Mobile internet $11 $10 $21 $21 $24
Public transportation $9 $78 $17 $95 $61
Taxis $9 $44 $9 $25 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $49 $49 $10 $19
Sport and cultural events $24 $54 $97 $45 $19
Museums and sights $4 $20 $217 $24 $35
Nightlife $23 $82 $77 $66 $50
Gym $14 $44 $42 $56 $56
Yoga $19 $142 $54 $82 $66
Massage $10 $64 $101 $48 $37
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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!
Local food specialities Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole 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.
Eat like a local Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas 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! Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow