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New York City
It's densely populated and hectic, but this is New York City after all. Often labeled the cultural capital of the world, whatever you need/want, you'll find it here (except for low rent). There is an over-abundance of everything from cafes to nightlife, neighborhoods to wander, communities to join, beautiful parks, cuisine from around the world, all kinds of activities, Broadways shows and free concerts and on and on. It is expensive to live here though but you get plenty in return if you can swing the high costs, making a great short term splurge for remote workers.

Monthly cost of living for remote workers

A remote worker can expect to spend an average of 5431 5204 ${ selected_currency } per month in New York City, with an average rent of 2891 2770 ${ selected_currency }.
Rent
1 bedroom apartment / modern / central / short term
${ selected_currency } 2891 2770
Groceries
Basic groceries
${ selected_currency } 383 367
Dining out
12 dinners and 8 lunches
${ selected_currency } 656 629
Cafe
20 coffees / teas
${ selected_currency } 72 69
Coworking space
1 month membership / hot desk
${ selected_currency } 326 312
Mobile internet
Prepaid SIM / 5 GB data / fast
${ selected_currency } 45 43
Public transportation
20 roundtrip journeys
${ selected_currency } 220 211
Taxis
5 short trips
${ selected_currency } 78 75
Shared bicycles and scooters
10 trips
${ selected_currency } 30 29
Sport and cultural events
1 event
${ selected_currency } 100 96
Museums and sights
3 sights / entrance tickets
${ selected_currency } 74 71
Nightlife
5 nights out / 3 drinks per night
${ selected_currency } 195 187
Gym
1 month membership
${ selected_currency } 55 53
Yoga
10 classes
${ selected_currency } 197 189
Massage
1 massage
${ selected_currency } 109 104
TOTAL
${ selected_currency } 5431 5204
Average weather in New York City
Most common months to visit: April - June, September - November
What to know
Population
8,323,340
Main airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Language
English (de facto)
Tap water
Drinkable
Tipping
15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps
Uber, Lyft