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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Population 1,830,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 1,108,700
Official language(s) Romanian Hungarian Vietnamese Georgian
Level of English High High Moderate Low
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit April - October March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - June
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1230 $1167 $1462
Rent $615 $499 $503 $752
Groceries $114 $108 $151 $112
Dining out $165 $202 $134 $169
Cafe $38 $29 $39 $45
Coworking space $133 $120 $72 $125
Mobile internet $7 $9 $4 $4
Public transportation $21 $36 $20 $8
Taxis $9 $27 $13 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $13 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $3 $21
Museums and sights $29 $7 $4 $9
Nightlife $45 $43 $89 $53
Gym $30 $37 $57 $33
Yoga $59 $48 $57 $37
Massage $31 $26 $21 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow