Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | February - May | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $959 | $2498 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 | $2184 | $1289 |
Rent | $615 | $316 | $1174 | $778 | $2891 | $923 | $797 | $567 |
Groceries | $114 | $161 | $175 | $281 | $383 | $127 | $356 | $10 |
Dining out | $165 | $128 | $313 | $182 | $656 | $207 | $211 | $227 |
Cafe | $38 | $35 | $51 | $49 | $72 | $42 | $69 | $27 |
Coworking space | $133 | $88 | $196 | $159 | $326 | $160 | $222 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
Public transportation | $21 | $15 | $78 | $11 | $220 | $17 | $40 | $30 |
Taxis | $9 | $15 | $44 | $9 | $78 | $9 | $41 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $49 | $24 | $30 | $49 | $13 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $6 | $54 | $81 | $100 | $97 | $39 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $2 | $20 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $6 | $12 |
Nightlife | $45 | $74 | $82 | $64 | $195 | $77 | $93 | $82 |
Gym | $30 | $34 | $44 | $69 | $55 | $42 | $69 | $23 |
Yoga | $59 | $71 | $142 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $112 | $62 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $109 | $101 | $75 | $29 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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, 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |