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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Turkish | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Very High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | April - June, September and October | May - September | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $659 | $922 | $1759 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $615 | $354 | $400 | $717 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $114 | $44 | $91 | $148 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $165 | $81 | $151 | $280 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $38 | $18 | $21 | $45 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $49 | $79 | $96 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $6 | $5 | $95 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $9 | $6 | $12 | $25 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $2 | $16 | $10 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $11 | $13 | $45 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $9 | $24 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $22 | $43 | $66 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $30 | $9 | $22 | $56 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $59 | $23 | $30 | $82 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $31 | $15 | $27 | $48 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |