Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Turkish | Spanish | Korean |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $659 | $2143 | $2184 |
Rent | $615 | $499 | $354 | $923 | $797 |
Groceries | $114 | $108 | $44 | $127 | $356 |
Dining out | $165 | $202 | $81 | $207 | $211 |
Cafe | $38 | $29 | $18 | $42 | $69 |
Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $49 | $160 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $3 | $21 | $40 |
Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $6 | $17 | $40 |
Taxis | $9 | $27 | $6 | $9 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $2 | $49 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $11 | $97 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $15 | $217 | $6 |
Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $22 | $77 | $93 |
Gym | $30 | $37 | $9 | $42 | $69 |
Yoga | $59 | $48 | $23 | $54 | $112 |
Massage | $31 | $26 | $15 | $101 | $75 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |