Playa del Carmen vs Prague

Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
Prague ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ
Population 259,453 1,305,737
Official language(s) Spanish Czech
Level of English Moderate High
Main airport Cancun International Airport (CUN) Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit January - May, October - December June - October
Currency MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2143 $1806
Rent $923 $780
Groceries $127 $158
Dining out $207 $240
Cafe $42 $53
Coworking space $160 $175
Mobile internet $21 $24
Public transportation $17 $61
Taxis $9 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $49 $19
Sport and cultural events $97 $19
Museums and sights $217 $35
Nightlife $77 $50
Gym $42 $56
Yoga $54 $66
Massage $101 $37
SIM card options Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 10-15% for restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps N/A Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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 Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Vepล™o knedlo zelo, ฤŒesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ›, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky.
Eat like a local Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs
Vegetarian / vegan options 72 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow