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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very High | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $1759 | $2184 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $499 | $717 | $797 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $108 | $148 | $356 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $202 | $280 | $211 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $29 | $45 | $69 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $96 | $222 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $21 | $40 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $95 | $40 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $27 | $25 | $41 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $10 | $13 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $24 | $6 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $66 | $93 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $37 | $56 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $48 | $82 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $26 | $48 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |