Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Population | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very high |
Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 | $5431 |
Rent | $965 | $1174 | $778 | $2891 |
Groceries | $136 | $175 | $281 | $383 |
Dining out | $271 | $313 | $182 | $656 |
Cafe | $37 | $51 | $49 | $72 |
Coworking space | $164 | $196 | $159 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $24 | $10 | $25 | $45 |
Public transportation | $63 | $78 | $11 | $220 |
Taxis | $27 | $44 | $9 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $49 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $54 | $81 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $24 | $20 | $20 | $74 |
Nightlife | $47 | $82 | $64 | $195 |
Gym | $65 | $44 | $69 | $55 |
Yoga | $65 | $142 | $65 | $197 |
Massage | $50 | $64 | $51 | $109 |
SIM card options | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon |
Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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. |
Eat like a local | Tascas, snack bars, seafood 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |