Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | High | Very High | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $1759 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $615 | $499 | $717 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $114 | $108 | $148 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $165 | $202 | $280 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $38 | $29 | $45 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $96 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $95 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $27 | $25 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $10 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $45 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $24 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $66 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $30 | $37 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $59 | $48 | $82 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $26 | $48 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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 | 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 | 98 listings on Happy Cow |