Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1984 | $1867 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $965 | $778 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $136 | $281 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $271 | $182 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $37 | $49 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $164 | $159 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $24 | $25 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $63 | $11 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $27 | $9 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $24 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $81 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $24 | $20 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $47 | $64 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $65 | $69 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $65 | $65 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $50 | $51 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |