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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | February - May | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $959 | $1867 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $615 | $316 | $778 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $114 | $161 | $281 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $165 | $128 | $182 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $38 | $35 | $49 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $88 | $159 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $25 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $15 | $11 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $9 | $15 | $9 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $24 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $6 | $81 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $2 | $20 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $74 | $64 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $30 | $34 | $69 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $59 | $71 | $65 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $51 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |