New York City vs Panama City vs Prague vs Tbilisi

New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 8,323,340 880,691 1,305,737 1,108,700
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Czech Georgian
Level of English Very high Low High Low
Main airport John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November December - April June - October March - June
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $5431 $2359 $1806 $1462
Rent $2891 $1036 $780 $752
Groceries $383 $236 $158 $112
Dining out $656 $371 $240 $169
Cafe $72 $43 $53 $45
Coworking space $326 $157 $175 $125
Mobile internet $45 $21 $24 $4
Public transportation $220 $12 $61 $8
Taxis $78 $48 $33 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $30 $0 $19 $27
Sport and cultural events $100 $35 $19 $21
Museums and sights $74 $9 $35 $9
Nightlife $195 $117 $50 $53
Gym $55 $37 $56 $33
Yoga $197 $163 $66 $37
Massage $109 $75 $37 $53
SIM card options AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine 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! Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
Local food specialities 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. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local 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 Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow