Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | February - May | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1759 | $1833 | $1976 |
Rent | $615 | $316 | $965 | $1174 | $717 | $1066 | $869 |
Groceries | $114 | $161 | $136 | $175 | $148 | $95 | $146 |
Dining out | $165 | $128 | $271 | $313 | $280 | $210 | $292 |
Cafe | $38 | $35 | $37 | $51 | $45 | $25 | $42 |
Coworking space | $133 | $88 | $164 | $196 | $96 | $130 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $24 | $10 | $21 | $7 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $15 | $63 | $78 | $95 | $33 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $15 | $27 | $44 | $25 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $18 | $49 | $10 | $16 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $6 | $29 | $54 | $45 | $55 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $2 | $24 | $20 | $24 | $26 | $44 |
Nightlife | $45 | $74 | $47 | $82 | $66 | $54 | $66 |
Gym | $30 | $34 | $65 | $44 | $56 | $31 | $34 |
Yoga | $59 | $71 | $65 | $142 | $82 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $50 | $64 | $48 | $32 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
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. | 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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. | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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! | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |