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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Thai | Greek | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Very high | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $974 | $1959 | $1984 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $274 | $678 | $965 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $169 | $157 | $136 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $108 | $261 | $271 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $45 | $56 | $37 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $209 | $164 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $35 | $24 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $60 | $63 | $63 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $42 | $27 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $10 | $45 | $18 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $28 | $29 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $8 | $24 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $62 | $110 | $47 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $41 | $107 | $65 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $55 | $105 | $65 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |