Bucharest vs Hanoi vs Mexico City vs Prague vs Valencia

Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 1,830,000 8,053,663 8,850,000 1,305,737 834,000
Official language(s) Romanian Vietnamese Spanish Czech Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Moderate High Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) 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 January, February, October - December March - May, October, November June - October March - June, September, October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere 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 Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1167 $1867 $1806 $1976
Rent $615 $503 $778 $780 $869
Groceries $114 $151 $281 $158 $146
Dining out $165 $134 $182 $240 $292
Cafe $38 $39 $49 $53 $42
Coworking space $133 $72 $159 $175 $152
Mobile internet $7 $4 $25 $24 $16
Public transportation $21 $20 $11 $61 $38
Taxis $9 $13 $9 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $0 $24 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $3 $81 $19 $73
Museums and sights $29 $4 $20 $35 $44
Nightlife $45 $89 $64 $50 $66
Gym $30 $57 $69 $56 $34
Yoga $59 $57 $65 $66 $87
Massage $31 $21 $51 $37 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange 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 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, GoViet Uber Uber, Liftago Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water 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. 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 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 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 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow