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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Turkish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $659 | $1293 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $499 | $354 | $732 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $108 | $44 | $87 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $202 | $81 | $131 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $29 | $18 | $18 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $49 | $96 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $3 | $16 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $6 | $21 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $27 | $6 | $14 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $2 | $0 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $11 | $8 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $15 | $9 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $22 | $73 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $37 | $9 | $15 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $48 | $23 | $54 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $26 | $15 | $20 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |