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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian |
| Level of English | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2567 | $1599 |
| Rent | $1096 | $728 |
| Groceries | $219 | $135 |
| Dining out | $317 | $195 |
| Cafe | $67 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $203 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $27 | $8 |
| Public transportation | $102 | $25 |
| Taxis | $68 | $10 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $74 | $34 |
| Museums and sights | $43 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $73 | $54 |
| Gym | $77 | $36 |
| Yoga | $116 | $70 |
| Massage | $66 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | 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 |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow |