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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Population | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Very high |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1321 | $2498 | $5431 |
Rent | $844 | $1174 | $2891 |
Groceries | $98 | $175 | $383 |
Dining out | $121 | $313 | $656 |
Cafe | $25 | $51 | $72 |
Coworking space | $95 | $196 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $10 | $45 |
Public transportation | $9 | $78 | $220 |
Taxis | $9 | $44 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $49 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $54 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $20 | $74 |
Nightlife | $23 | $82 | $195 |
Gym | $14 | $44 | $55 |
Yoga | $19 | $142 | $197 |
Massage | $10 | $64 | $109 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. |
Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | 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 |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |