Madrid vs Playa del Carmen vs Prague

Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population 6,578,0179 259,453 1,305,737
Official language(s) Spanish Spanish Czech
Level of English Moderate Moderate High
Main airport Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - May, October - December June - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2498 $2143 $1806
Rent $1174 $923 $780
Groceries $175 $127 $158
Dining out $313 $207 $240
Cafe $51 $42 $53
Coworking space $196 $160 $175
Mobile internet $10 $21 $24
Public transportation $78 $17 $61
Taxis $44 $9 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $49 $49 $19
Sport and cultural events $54 $97 $19
Museums and sights $20 $217 $35
Nightlife $82 $77 $50
Gym $44 $42 $56
Yoga $142 $54 $66
Massage $64 $101 $37
SIM card options Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10-15% for restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now N/A Uber, Liftago
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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 Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local 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! Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 85 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow