Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Korean |
Level of English | High | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | KRW - South Korean won (â‚©) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $2184 |
Rent | $615 | $499 | $797 |
Groceries | $114 | $108 | $356 |
Dining out | $165 | $202 | $211 |
Cafe | $38 | $29 | $69 |
Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $40 |
Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $40 |
Taxis | $9 | $27 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $6 |
Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $93 |
Gym | $30 | $37 | $69 |
Yoga | $59 | $48 | $112 |
Massage | $31 | $26 | $75 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
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 |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |