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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $5431 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $2891 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $383 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $656 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $72 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $326 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $45 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $220 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $78 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $30 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $100 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $74 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $195 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $55 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $197 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $109 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |