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Population | 517,000 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | Portuguese | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | Very High |
Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | May - September |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2038 | $1806 |
Rent | $992 | $736 |
Groceries | $139 | $152 |
Dining out | $279 | $287 |
Cafe | $38 | $46 |
Coworking space | $168 | $99 |
Mobile internet | $25 | $21 |
Public transportation | $64 | $98 |
Taxis | $28 | $26 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $11 |
Sport and cultural events | $30 | $46 |
Museums and sights | $25 | $25 |
Nightlife | $48 | $68 |
Gym | $66 | $58 |
Yoga | $66 | $85 |
Massage | $51 | $49 |
SIM card options | Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
Local food specialities | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |