Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
Level of English | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
Main airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2498 | $5431 | $2143 |
Rent | $1174 | $2891 | $923 |
Groceries | $175 | $383 | $127 |
Dining out | $313 | $656 | $207 |
Cafe | $51 | $72 | $42 |
Coworking space | $196 | $326 | $160 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $45 | $21 |
Public transportation | $78 | $220 | $17 |
Taxis | $44 | $78 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $30 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $100 | $97 |
Museums and sights | $20 | $74 | $217 |
Nightlife | $82 | $195 | $77 |
Gym | $44 | $55 | $42 |
Yoga | $142 | $197 | $54 |
Massage | $64 | $109 | $101 |
SIM card options | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | N/A |
Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
Local food specialities | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |