Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1167 | $1293 | $1867 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $615 | $503 | $732 | $778 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $114 | $151 | $87 | $281 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $165 | $134 | $131 | $182 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $38 | $39 | $18 | $49 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $133 | $72 | $96 | $159 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $20 | $21 | $11 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $13 | $14 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $0 | $24 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $3 | $8 | $81 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $45 | $89 | $73 | $64 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $30 | $57 | $15 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $59 | $57 | $54 | $65 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $21 | $20 | $51 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
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 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |