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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Thai | Turkish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | November - April | April - June, September and October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $974 | $659 |
| Rent | $615 | $274 | $354 |
| Groceries | $114 | $169 | $44 |
| Dining out | $165 | $108 | $81 |
| Cafe | $38 | $45 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $49 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $60 | $6 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $6 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $10 | $2 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $11 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $15 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $62 | $22 |
| Gym | $30 | $41 | $9 |
| Yoga | $59 | $55 | $23 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $15 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi |
| Tap water | Not 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |