New York City vs Panama City vs Prague

New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population 8,323,340 880,691 1,305,737
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Czech
Level of English Very high Low High
Main airport John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November December - April June - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $5431 $2359 $1806
Rent $2891 $1036 $780
Groceries $383 $236 $158
Dining out $656 $371 $240
Cafe $72 $43 $53
Coworking space $326 $157 $175
Mobile internet $45 $21 $24
Public transportation $220 $12 $61
Taxis $78 $48 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $30 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $100 $35 $19
Museums and sights $74 $9 $35
Nightlife $195 $117 $50
Gym $55 $37 $56
Yoga $197 $163 $66
Massage $109 $75 $37
SIM card options AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow