New York City vs Prague

New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Prague ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
Population 8,323,340 1,305,737
Official language(s) English (de facto) Czech
Level of English Very high High
Main airport John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November June - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No Yes
Average monthly costs $5431 $1806
Rent $2891 $780
Groceries $383 $158
Dining out $656 $240
Cafe $72 $53
Coworking space $326 $175
Mobile internet $45 $24
Public transportation $220 $61
Taxis $78 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $30 $19
Sport and cultural events $100 $19
Museums and sights $74 $35
Nightlife $195 $50
Gym $55 $56
Yoga $197 $66
Massage $109 $37
SIM card options AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Liftago
Tap water 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. 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. Vepล™o knedlo zelo, ฤŒesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก 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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs
Vegetarian / vegan options 309 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow