Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Thai | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | November - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - June, September, October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $974 | $2143 | $1759 | $1976 |
Rent | $615 | $499 | $274 | $923 | $717 | $869 |
Groceries | $114 | $108 | $169 | $127 | $148 | $146 |
Dining out | $165 | $202 | $108 | $207 | $280 | $292 |
Cafe | $38 | $29 | $45 | $42 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $95 | $160 | $96 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $11 | $21 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $60 | $17 | $95 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $27 | $20 | $9 | $25 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $10 | $49 | $10 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $8 | $217 | $24 | $44 |
Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $62 | $77 | $66 | $66 |
Gym | $30 | $37 | $41 | $42 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $59 | $48 | $55 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $26 | $10 | $101 | $48 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |