Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low | High |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $2498 | $1293 | $1289 |
Rent | $615 | $499 | $1174 | $732 | $567 |
Groceries | $114 | $108 | $175 | $87 | $10 |
Dining out | $165 | $202 | $313 | $131 | $227 |
Cafe | $38 | $29 | $51 | $18 | $27 |
Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $196 | $96 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $10 | $16 | $10 |
Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $78 | $21 | $30 |
Taxis | $9 | $27 | $44 | $14 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $49 | $0 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $54 | $8 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $20 | $9 | $12 |
Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $82 |
Gym | $30 | $37 | $44 | $15 | $23 |
Yoga | $59 | $48 | $142 | $54 | $62 |
Massage | $31 | $26 | $64 | $20 | $29 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |