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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Turkish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | April - June, September and October | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $659 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $354 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $44 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $81 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $18 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $49 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $3 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $6 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $6 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $2 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $11 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $22 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $9 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $23 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $15 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |