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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barcelona 🇪🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | 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 | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $2200 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $939 | $778 | $2891 | $923 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $188 | $281 | $383 | $127 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $271 | $182 | $656 | $207 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $49 | $72 | $42 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $174 | $159 | $326 | $160 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $23 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $88 | $11 | $220 | $17 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $58 | $9 | $78 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $24 | $30 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $64 | $81 | $100 | $97 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $37 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $63 | $64 | $195 | $77 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $66 | $69 | $55 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $99 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $56 | $51 | $109 | $101 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 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 | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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 | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |