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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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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 (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2909 | $1809 |
Rent | $1367 | $754 |
Groceries | $204 | $272 |
Dining out | $365 | $177 |
Cafe | $60 | $48 |
Coworking space | $229 | $154 |
Mobile internet | $12 | $24 |
Public transportation | $91 | $11 |
Taxis | $51 | $8 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $57 | $23 |
Sport and cultural events | $63 | $79 |
Museums and sights | $23 | $19 |
Nightlife | $96 | $62 |
Gym | $51 | $67 |
Yoga | $165 | $63 |
Massage | $74 | $49 |
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 madrileรฑa, 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, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |