Berlin vs Bucharest vs Da Nang vs Porto vs Sofia vs Valencia

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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,125,316 237,559 1,270,169 834,000
Official language(s) German Romanian Vietnamese Portuguese Bulgarian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Low Very High High Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October February - May May - September April-June, September-October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $959 $1759 $1289 $1976
Rent $939 $615 $316 $717 $567 $869
Groceries $188 $114 $161 $148 $10 $146
Dining out $271 $165 $128 $280 $227 $292
Cafe $57 $38 $35 $45 $27 $42
Coworking space $174 $133 $88 $96 $140 $152
Mobile internet $23 $7 $4 $21 $10 $16
Public transportation $88 $21 $15 $95 $30 $38
Taxis $58 $9 $15 $25 $12 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $0 $10 $40 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $6 $45 $18 $73
Museums and sights $37 $29 $2 $24 $12 $44
Nightlife $63 $45 $74 $66 $82 $66
Gym $66 $30 $34 $56 $23 $34
Yoga $99 $59 $71 $82 $62 $87
Massage $56 $31 $10 $48 $29 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS A1, Telenor, Vivacom Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Grab Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify TaxiMe, TaxiStars Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow