Bucharest vs Da Nang vs New York City vs Rio de Janeiro vs Seoul

Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
Remove
Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
Remove
New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Remove
Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
Remove
Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
Remove
Population 1,830,000 1,125,316 8,323,340 6,718,903 9,963,452
Official language(s) Romanian Vietnamese English (de facto) Portuguese Korean
Level of English High Low Very high Low Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Galeรฃo International Airport Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit April - October February - May April - June, September - November January - March, December March - May, September - November
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) USD - US Dollar ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No
Average monthly costs $1351 $959 $5431 $1833 $2184
Rent $615 $316 $2891 $1066 $797
Groceries $114 $161 $383 $95 $356
Dining out $165 $128 $656 $210 $211
Cafe $38 $35 $72 $25 $69
Coworking space $133 $88 $326 $130 $222
Mobile internet $7 $4 $45 $7 $40
Public transportation $21 $15 $220 $33 $40
Taxis $9 $15 $78 $14 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $0 $30 $16 $13
Sport and cultural events $29 $6 $100 $55 $39
Museums and sights $29 $2 $74 $26 $6
Nightlife $45 $74 $195 $54 $93
Gym $30 $34 $55 $31 $69
Yoga $59 $71 $197 $40 $112
Massage $31 $10 $109 $32 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Vinafone AT&T, Verizon Tim, Claro, Vivo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
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 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Grab Uber, Lyft Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Not 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. 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants 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. Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow