Madrid vs New York City vs Playa del Carmen

Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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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 (โ‚ฌ) 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