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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 | $2322 | $1920 |
| Rent | $1130 | $799 |
| Groceries | $159 | $289 |
| Dining out | $318 | $188 |
| Cafe | $43 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $192 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $28 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $73 | $11 |
| Taxis | $32 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $21 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $34 | $84 |
| Museums and sights | $28 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $55 | $66 |
| Gym | $76 | $71 |
| Yoga | $76 | $67 |
| Massage | $59 | $52 |
| 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 |