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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2183 | $2050 |
| Rent | $941 | $836 |
| Groceries | $129 | $173 |
| Dining out | $211 | $326 |
| Cafe | $43 | $52 |
| Coworking space | $163 | $112 |
| Mobile internet | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $17 | $111 |
| Taxis | $9 | $29 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $50 | $12 |
| Sport and cultural events | $98 | $52 |
| Museums and sights | $221 | $28 |
| Nightlife | $79 | $77 |
| Gym | $43 | $66 |
| Yoga | $55 | $96 |
| Massage | $103 | $56 |
| SIM card options | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. |
| Local food specialities | 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 |
| Eat like a local | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |