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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 517,000 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2147 | $1844 |
| Rent | $1045 | $768 |
| Groceries | $147 | $278 |
| Dining out | $294 | $180 |
| Cafe | $40 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $177 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $26 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $68 | $11 |
| Taxis | $29 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $23 |
| Sport and cultural events | $32 | $80 |
| Museums and sights | $26 | $19 |
| Nightlife | $51 | $63 |
| Gym | $70 | $68 |
| Yoga | $70 | $65 |
| Massage | $54 | $50 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |