Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - September |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $959 | $659 | $922 |
Rent | $615 | $316 | $354 | $400 |
Groceries | $114 | $161 | $44 | $91 |
Dining out | $165 | $128 | $81 | $151 |
Cafe | $38 | $35 | $18 | $21 |
Coworking space | $133 | $88 | $49 | $79 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $3 | $4 |
Public transportation | $21 | $15 | $6 | $5 |
Taxis | $9 | $15 | $6 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $2 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $6 | $11 | $13 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $2 | $15 | $9 |
Nightlife | $45 | $74 | $22 | $43 |
Gym | $30 | $34 | $9 | $22 |
Yoga | $59 | $71 | $23 | $30 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $15 | $27 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |