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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | January, February, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1167 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $503 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $151 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $134 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $39 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $72 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $20 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $3 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $89 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $57 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $57 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $21 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |