Bucharest vs Hanoi vs Istanbul vs Madrid vs Tbilisi vs Ubud

Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 1,830,000 8,053,663 15,520,000 6,578,0179 1,108,700 112,490
Official language(s) Romanian Vietnamese Turkish Spanish Georgian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Moderate Low Moderate Low Low
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit April - October January, February, October - December April - June, September and October March - May, September - November March - June May - October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1167 $659 $2498 $1462 $1363
Rent $615 $503 $354 $1174 $752 $658
Groceries $114 $151 $44 $175 $112 $150
Dining out $165 $134 $81 $313 $169 $10
Cafe $38 $39 $18 $51 $45 $28
Coworking space $133 $72 $49 $196 $125 $106
Mobile internet $7 $4 $3 $10 $4 $3
Public transportation $21 $20 $6 $78 $8 $53
Taxis $9 $13 $6 $44 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $0 $2 $49 $27 $33
Sport and cultural events $29 $3 $11 $54 $21 $14
Museums and sights $29 $4 $15 $20 $9 $9
Nightlife $45 $89 $22 $82 $53 $118
Gym $30 $57 $9 $44 $33 $72
Yoga $59 $57 $23 $142 $37 $87
Massage $31 $21 $15 $64 $53 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Grab, GoViet BiTaksi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee 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! Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow