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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Greek | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High | High | Low | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $1959 | $922 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $615 | $499 | $678 | $400 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $114 | $108 | $157 | $91 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $165 | $202 | $261 | $151 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $38 | $29 | $56 | $21 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $35 | $4 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $63 | $5 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $9 | $27 | $42 | $12 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $45 | $16 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $28 | $13 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $110 | $43 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $30 | $37 | $107 | $22 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $59 | $48 | $105 | $30 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $31 | $26 | $54 | $27 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 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 | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |