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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 (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2311 | $1805 |
Rent | $1125 | $752 |
Groceries | $158 | $272 |
Dining out | $316 | $176 |
Cafe | $43 | $48 |
Coworking space | $191 | $154 |
Mobile internet | $28 | $24 |
Public transportation | $73 | $10 |
Taxis | $32 | $8 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $21 | $23 |
Sport and cultural events | $34 | $79 |
Museums and sights | $28 | $19 |
Nightlife | $55 | $62 |
Gym | $75 | $67 |
Yoga | $75 | $63 |
Massage | $58 | $49 |
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 ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร 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, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |