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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 Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | January - May, October - December | May - September |
Currency | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2102 | $2026 |
Rent | $906 | $826 |
Groceries | $124 | $171 |
Dining out | $203 | $322 |
Cafe | $42 | $52 |
Coworking space | $157 | $111 |
Mobile internet | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $16 | $109 |
Taxis | $8 | $29 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $48 | $12 |
Sport and cultural events | $95 | $52 |
Museums and sights | $213 | $28 |
Nightlife | $76 | $76 |
Gym | $41 | $65 |
Yoga | $53 | $95 |
Massage | $99 | $55 |
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 |