Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | High | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $959 | $1959 | $1984 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1976 |
Rent | $615 | $499 | $316 | $678 | $965 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $869 |
Groceries | $114 | $108 | $161 | $157 | $136 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $146 |
Dining out | $165 | $202 | $128 | $261 | $271 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $292 |
Cafe | $38 | $29 | $35 | $56 | $37 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $42 |
Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $88 | $209 | $164 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $4 | $35 | $24 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $15 | $63 | $63 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $27 | $15 | $42 | $27 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $0 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $6 | $28 | $29 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $2 | $8 | $24 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $44 |
Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $74 | $110 | $47 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $66 |
Gym | $30 | $37 | $34 | $107 | $65 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $59 | $48 | $71 | $105 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $26 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |