Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish |
Level of English | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | February - May | January - April, December |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $959 | $1293 |
Rent | $615 | $316 | $732 |
Groceries | $114 | $161 | $87 |
Dining out | $165 | $128 | $131 |
Cafe | $38 | $35 | $18 |
Coworking space | $133 | $88 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $15 | $21 |
Taxis | $9 | $15 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $6 | $8 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $2 | $9 |
Nightlife | $45 | $74 | $73 |
Gym | $30 | $34 | $15 |
Yoga | $59 | $71 | $54 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $20 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo |
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 |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | EasyTaxi |
Tap water | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, 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 |
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 |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |