Tip
Use Multibanco ATMs (the green-and-white network) — no extra fees beyond what your home bank charges. Avoid Euronet machines (the bright blue ones at tourist sites); they charge unnecessary conversion fees. Most cafés, restaurants, and shops take contactless card. Carry €20–40 in cash for tascas in Bonfim and Mercado do Bolhão vendors.
💰 Currency. Euro (€). ATMs everywhere, contactless card accepted in 95% of places, including Mercado do Bolhão stalls.
💵 Cash on hand. €30–50 in your wallet covers most days. Carry a €5 emergency note in a separate pocket for the late-night Bolt that occasionally shows up needing cash.
📊 Daily spend. A coffee + pastel de nata: €2–3. Lunch at a tasca: €10–14. Dinner at a sit-down restaurant: €25–40. A cocktail at Bosco or Big Bad Bank: €10–13. A Bolt across town: €4–10.
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