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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | February - May | January - April, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $959 | $1293 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $316 | $732 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $161 | $87 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $128 | $131 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $35 | $18 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $88 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $16 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $15 | $21 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $15 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $6 | $8 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $2 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $74 | $73 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $34 | $15 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $71 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $20 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |