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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1959 | $1984 | $2498 |
| Rent | $615 | $678 | $965 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $114 | $157 | $136 | $175 |
| Dining out | $165 | $261 | $271 | $313 |
| Cafe | $38 | $56 | $37 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $209 | $164 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $35 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $63 | $63 | $78 |
| Taxis | $9 | $42 | $27 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $45 | $18 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $28 | $29 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $24 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $110 | $47 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $107 | $65 | $44 |
| Yoga | $59 | $105 | $65 | $142 |
| Massage | $31 | $54 | $50 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| 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. | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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 | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |