Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Greek | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | March - May, October - December | May - September |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1959 | $1759 |
Rent | $1650 | $615 | $678 | $717 |
Groceries | $243 | $114 | $157 | $148 |
Dining out | $396 | $165 | $261 | $280 |
Cafe | $66 | $38 | $56 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $209 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $35 | $21 |
Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $63 | $95 |
Taxis | $73 | $9 | $42 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $45 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $28 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $8 | $24 |
Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $110 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $30 | $107 | $56 |
Yoga | $139 | $59 | $105 | $82 |
Massage | $89 | $31 | $54 | $48 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 46 options on Happy Cow |