Lisbon vs Mexico City for remote tech workers
European versus Latin American remote tech hub: timezone is the deciding factor.
Option A
Lisbon
Option B
Mexico City
## Timezone overlap with US employers
Lisbon: 3 to 4 hours of US East Coast overlap. Mexico City: 9 hours of full overlap with US Central.
## Cost of living
Mexico City is roughly 25 percent cheaper than Lisbon for equivalent neighborhoods (Roma/Condesa vs Principe Real).
## Lifestyle
Lisbon: European city scale, ocean nearby, very walkable. Mexico City: massive metro, food scene unmatched, urban density different from European norms.
## Visa
Portugal D8 vs Mexico Temporary Resident. Both are straightforward for engineers with stable remote income.
## Choice
US employers + lower cost: Mexico City. EU employers or eventual EU residency: Lisbon.