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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October, November | June - October |
| Currency | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1863 | $1783 |
| Rent | $776 | $770 |
| Groceries | $280 | $156 |
| Dining out | $182 | $237 |
| Cafe | $49 | $52 |
| Coworking space | $159 | $173 |
| Mobile internet | $25 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $11 | $60 |
| Taxis | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $34 |
| Nightlife | $64 | $49 |
| Gym | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $65 | $65 |
| Massage | $50 | $36 |
| SIM card options | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |