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Population 517,000 8,850,000 259,453 237,559 1,305,737 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Portuguese Spanish Spanish Portuguese Czech Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Moderate Moderate Very High High Low Moderate
Main airport Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September, October March - May, October, November January - May, October - December May - September June - October March - June March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1984 $1867 $2143 $1759 $1806 $1462 $1976
Rent $965 $778 $923 $717 $780 $752 $869
Groceries $136 $281 $127 $148 $158 $112 $146
Dining out $271 $182 $207 $280 $240 $169 $292
Cafe $37 $49 $42 $45 $53 $45 $42
Coworking space $164 $159 $160 $96 $175 $125 $152
Mobile internet $24 $25 $21 $21 $24 $4 $16
Public transportation $63 $11 $17 $95 $61 $8 $38
Taxis $27 $9 $9 $25 $33 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $18 $24 $49 $10 $19 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $81 $97 $45 $19 $21 $73
Museums and sights $24 $20 $217 $24 $35 $9 $44
Nightlife $47 $64 $77 $66 $50 $53 $66
Gym $65 $69 $42 $56 $56 $33 $34
Yoga $65 $65 $54 $82 $66 $37 $87
Massage $50 $51 $101 $48 $37 $53 $45
SIM card options Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, FreeNow Uber N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 401 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow