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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $2498 | $5431 | $2143 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $1174 | $2891 | $923 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $175 | $383 | $127 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $313 | $656 | $207 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $51 | $72 | $42 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $196 | $326 | $160 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $10 | $45 | $21 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $78 | $220 | $17 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $44 | $78 | $9 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $49 | $30 | $49 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $54 | $100 | $97 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $82 | $195 | $77 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $44 | $55 | $42 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $142 | $197 | $54 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $64 | $109 | $101 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | 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! | 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 | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |