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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $316 | $965 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $717 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $161 | $136 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $148 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $128 | $271 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $280 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $35 | $37 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $45 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $88 | $164 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $96 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $24 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $15 | $63 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $95 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $15 | $27 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $18 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $10 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $6 | $29 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $45 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $2 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $24 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $74 | $47 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $66 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $34 | $65 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $71 | $65 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $82 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $50 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $48 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
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