Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Very High | Moderate |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | May - September | March - June, September, October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1959 | $1293 | $1759 | $1976 |
Rent | $615 | $678 | $732 | $717 | $869 |
Groceries | $114 | $157 | $87 | $148 | $146 |
Dining out | $165 | $261 | $131 | $280 | $292 |
Cafe | $38 | $56 | $18 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $133 | $209 | $96 | $96 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $35 | $16 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $63 | $21 | $95 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $42 | $14 | $25 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $45 | $0 | $10 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $28 | $8 | $45 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $9 | $24 | $44 |
Nightlife | $45 | $110 | $73 | $66 | $66 |
Gym | $30 | $107 | $15 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $59 | $105 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $54 | $20 | $48 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |