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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - September | May - October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $1867 | $2143 | $1759 | $1363 |
Rent | $615 | $499 | $778 | $923 | $717 | $658 |
Groceries | $114 | $108 | $281 | $127 | $148 | $150 |
Dining out | $165 | $202 | $182 | $207 | $280 | $10 |
Cafe | $38 | $29 | $49 | $42 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $159 | $160 | $96 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $11 | $17 | $95 | $53 |
Taxis | $9 | $27 | $9 | $9 | $25 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $24 | $49 | $10 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $81 | $97 | $45 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $64 | $77 | $66 | $118 |
Gym | $30 | $37 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $59 | $48 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $26 | $51 | $101 | $48 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |