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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $959 | $1167 | $1867 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $316 | $503 | $778 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $161 | $151 | $281 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $128 | $134 | $182 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $35 | $39 | $49 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $88 | $72 | $159 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $4 | $25 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $15 | $20 | $11 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $15 | $13 | $9 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $0 | $24 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $6 | $3 | $81 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $2 | $4 | $20 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $74 | $89 | $64 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $34 | $57 | $69 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $71 | $57 | $65 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $21 | $51 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |