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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Greek | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $1959 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $615 | $274 | $678 | $778 | $2891 | $923 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $114 | $169 | $157 | $281 | $383 | $127 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $165 | $108 | $261 | $182 | $656 | $207 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $38 | $45 | $56 | $49 | $72 | $42 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $209 | $159 | $326 | $160 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $35 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $21 | $60 | $63 | $11 | $220 | $17 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $9 | $20 | $42 | $9 | $78 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $10 | $45 | $24 | $30 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $28 | $81 | $100 | $97 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $29 | $8 | $8 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $45 | $62 | $110 | $64 | $195 | $77 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $30 | $41 | $107 | $69 | $55 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $59 | $55 | $105 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $54 | $51 | $109 | $101 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |