New York City vs Prague vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

New York City 🇺🇸
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Population 8,323,340 1,305,737 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Czech Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate
Main airport John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November June - October March - June March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $5431 $1806 $1462 $1976
Rent $2891 $780 $752 $869
Groceries $383 $158 $112 $146
Dining out $656 $240 $169 $292
Cafe $72 $53 $45 $42
Coworking space $326 $175 $125 $152
Mobile internet $45 $24 $4 $16
Public transportation $220 $61 $8 $38
Taxis $78 $33 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $30 $19 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $100 $19 $21 $73
Museums and sights $74 $35 $9 $44
Nightlife $195 $50 $53 $66
Gym $55 $56 $33 $34
Yoga $197 $66 $37 $87
Massage $109 $37 $53 $45
SIM card options AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable 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. 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! Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. 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. Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli 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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 309 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow