Mexico City vs Prague vs Rio de Janeiro

Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Population 8,850,000 1,305,737 6,718,903
Official language(s) Spanish Czech Portuguese
Level of English Moderate High Low
Main airport Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit March - May, October, November June - October January - March, December
Currency MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1867 $1806 $1833
Rent $778 $780 $1066
Groceries $281 $158 $95
Dining out $182 $240 $210
Cafe $49 $53 $25
Coworking space $159 $175 $130
Mobile internet $25 $24 $7
Public transportation $11 $61 $33
Taxis $9 $33 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $19 $16
Sport and cultural events $81 $19 $55
Museums and sights $20 $35 $26
Nightlife $64 $50 $54
Gym $69 $56 $31
Yoga $65 $66 $40
Massage $51 $37 $32
SIM card options Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Uber Uber, Liftago Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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! Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
Local food specialities Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
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