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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2703 | $1844 |
| Rent | $1271 | $768 |
| Groceries | $190 | $278 |
| Dining out | $339 | $180 |
| Cafe | $55 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $212 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $85 | $11 |
| Taxis | $47 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $53 | $23 |
| Sport and cultural events | $59 | $80 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $19 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $63 |
| Gym | $47 | $68 |
| Yoga | $154 | $65 |
| Massage | $69 | $50 |
| SIM card options | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |