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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1984 | $2498 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $965 | $1174 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $136 | $175 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $271 | $313 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $37 | $51 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $164 | $196 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $10 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $78 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $27 | $44 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $49 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $54 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $20 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $82 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $65 | $44 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $65 | $142 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $50 | $64 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |