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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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| Population | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Very High | High |
| Main airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $5431 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $2891 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $383 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $656 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $72 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $326 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $45 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $220 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $78 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $30 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $100 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $74 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $195 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $55 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $197 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $109 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | 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. | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. |
| Eat like a local | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |