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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $659 | $2498 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $615 | $354 | $1174 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $114 | $44 | $175 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $165 | $81 | $313 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $38 | $18 | $51 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $49 | $196 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $3 | $10 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $6 | $78 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $9 | $6 | $44 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $2 | $49 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $11 | $54 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $20 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $22 | $82 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $30 | $9 | $44 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $59 | $23 | $142 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $31 | $15 | $64 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |