Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | June - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1984 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $1806 |
Rent | $965 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $780 |
Groceries | $136 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $158 |
Dining out | $271 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $240 |
Cafe | $37 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $53 |
Coworking space | $164 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $24 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $24 |
Public transportation | $63 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $61 |
Taxis | $27 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $24 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $35 |
Nightlife | $47 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $50 |
Gym | $65 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $56 |
Yoga | $65 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $66 |
Massage | $50 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $37 |
SIM card options | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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! |
Local food specialities | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |