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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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| Population | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1867 | $5431 |
| Rent | $778 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $281 | $383 |
| Dining out | $182 | $656 |
| Cafe | $49 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $159 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $25 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $11 | $220 |
| Taxis | $9 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $81 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $64 | $195 |
| Gym | $69 | $55 |
| Yoga | $65 | $197 |
| Massage | $51 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |