Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | November - April | February - May | January - April, December | March - May, September - November |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $974 | $959 | $1293 | $2184 |
Rent | $615 | $274 | $316 | $732 | $797 |
Groceries | $114 | $169 | $161 | $87 | $356 |
Dining out | $165 | $108 | $128 | $131 | $211 |
Cafe | $38 | $45 | $35 | $18 | $69 |
Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $88 | $96 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $16 | $40 |
Public transportation | $21 | $60 | $15 | $21 | $40 |
Taxis | $9 | $20 | $15 | $14 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $6 | $8 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $2 | $9 | $6 |
Nightlife | $45 | $62 | $74 | $73 | $93 |
Gym | $30 | $41 | $34 | $15 | $69 |
Yoga | $59 | $55 | $71 | $54 | $112 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $10 | $20 | $75 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |