Madrid vs Porto vs Rio de Janeiro

Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 6,578,0179 237,559 6,718,903
Official language(s) Spanish Portuguese Portuguese
Level of English Moderate Very High Low
Main airport Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Galeรฃo International Airport
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September January - March, December
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $2498 $1759 $1833
Rent $1174 $717 $1066
Groceries $175 $148 $95
Dining out $313 $280 $210
Cafe $51 $45 $25
Coworking space $196 $96 $130
Mobile internet $10 $21 $7
Public transportation $78 $95 $33
Taxis $44 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $49 $10 $16
Sport and cultural events $54 $45 $55
Museums and sights $20 $24 $26
Nightlife $82 $66 $54
Gym $44 $56 $31
Yoga $142 $82 $40
Massage $64 $48 $32
SIM card options Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
Local food specialities Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local 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! Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars 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.
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