Lisbon vs Madrid vs Mexico City

Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Population 517,000 6,578,0179 8,850,000
Official language(s) Portuguese Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high Moderate Moderate
Main airport Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit March - May, September, October March - May, September - November March - May, October, November
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1984 $2498 $1867
Rent $965 $1174 $778
Groceries $136 $175 $281
Dining out $271 $313 $182
Cafe $37 $51 $49
Coworking space $164 $196 $159
Mobile internet $24 $10 $25
Public transportation $63 $78 $11
Taxis $27 $44 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $18 $49 $24
Sport and cultural events $29 $54 $81
Museums and sights $24 $20 $20
Nightlife $47 $82 $64
Gym $65 $44 $69
Yoga $65 $142 $65
Massage $50 $64 $51
SIM card options Vodafone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar
Tipping 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps Uber, FreeNow Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese
Local food specialities Bacalhau ร  bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร  lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
Eat like a local Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus)
Vegetarian / vegan options 401 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow