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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Population | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | English (de facto) |
Level of English | Moderate | Very high |
Main airport | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November |
Currency | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1867 | $5431 |
Rent | $778 | $2891 |
Groceries | $281 | $383 |
Dining out | $182 | $656 |
Cafe | $49 | $72 |
Coworking space | $159 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $25 | $45 |
Public transportation | $11 | $220 |
Taxis | $9 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $20 | $74 |
Nightlife | $64 | $195 |
Gym | $69 | $55 |
Yoga | $65 | $197 |
Massage | $51 | $109 |
SIM card options | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon |
Tipping | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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 | 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 | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |