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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $659 | $1959 | $1867 | $2359 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $354 | $678 | $778 | $1036 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $44 | $157 | $281 | $236 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $81 | $261 | $182 | $371 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $18 | $56 | $49 | $43 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $49 | $209 | $159 | $157 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $3 | $35 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $12 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $6 | $42 | $9 | $48 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $2 | $45 | $24 | $0 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $11 | $28 | $81 | $35 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $22 | $110 | $64 | $117 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $9 | $107 | $69 | $37 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $163 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $15 | $54 | $51 | $75 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |