Madrid vs New York City vs Panama City vs Prague

Madrid 🇪🇸
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Population 6,578,0179 8,323,340 880,691 1,305,737
Official language(s) Spanish English (de facto) Spanish Czech
Level of English Moderate Very high Low High
Main airport Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November April - June, September - November December - April June - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2498 $5431 $2359 $1806
Rent $1174 $2891 $1036 $780
Groceries $175 $383 $236 $158
Dining out $313 $656 $371 $240
Cafe $51 $72 $43 $53
Coworking space $196 $326 $157 $175
Mobile internet $10 $45 $21 $24
Public transportation $78 $220 $12 $61
Taxis $44 $78 $48 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $49 $30 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $54 $100 $35 $19
Museums and sights $20 $74 $9 $35
Nightlife $82 $195 $117 $50
Gym $44 $55 $37 $56
Yoga $142 $197 $163 $66
Massage $64 $109 $75 $37
SIM card options Orange, Movistar, Vodafone AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago
Tap water Drinkable 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. 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. Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja 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! Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 85 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow