Berlin vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Playa del Carmen vs Prague vs Rio de Janeiro

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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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Population 3,400,000 8,850,000 8,323,340 259,453 1,305,737 6,718,903
Official language(s) German Spanish English (de facto) Spanish Czech Portuguese
Level of English Very high Moderate Very high Moderate High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit May - September March - May, October, November April - June, September - November January - May, October - December June - October January - March, December
Currency EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards 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) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1867 $5431 $2143 $1806 $1833
Rent $939 $778 $2891 $923 $780 $1066
Groceries $188 $281 $383 $127 $158 $95
Dining out $271 $182 $656 $207 $240 $210
Cafe $57 $49 $72 $42 $53 $25
Coworking space $174 $159 $326 $160 $175 $130
Mobile internet $23 $25 $45 $21 $24 $7
Public transportation $88 $11 $220 $17 $61 $33
Taxis $58 $9 $78 $9 $33 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $24 $30 $49 $19 $16
Sport and cultural events $64 $81 $100 $97 $19 $55
Museums and sights $37 $20 $74 $217 $35 $26
Nightlife $63 $64 $195 $77 $50 $54
Gym $66 $69 $55 $42 $56 $31
Yoga $99 $65 $197 $54 $66 $40
Massage $56 $51 $109 $101 $37 $32
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 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 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber Uber, Lyft N/A Uber, Liftago Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine 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! Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
Local food specialities 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. Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local 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 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.
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow