Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Thai | Turkish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | November - April | April - June, September and October | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $974 | $659 | $1759 | $1289 | $1462 |
Rent | $615 | $274 | $354 | $717 | $567 | $752 |
Groceries | $114 | $169 | $44 | $148 | $10 | $112 |
Dining out | $165 | $108 | $81 | $280 | $227 | $169 |
Cafe | $38 | $45 | $18 | $45 | $27 | $45 |
Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $49 | $96 | $140 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $3 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $21 | $60 | $6 | $95 | $30 | $8 |
Taxis | $9 | $20 | $6 | $25 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $10 | $2 | $10 | $40 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $11 | $45 | $18 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $15 | $24 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $45 | $62 | $22 | $66 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $30 | $41 | $9 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
Yoga | $59 | $55 | $23 | $82 | $62 | $37 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $15 | $48 | $29 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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, cafés and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |