Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Greek | Spanish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Very high | High |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1959 | $1867 | $5431 | $1289 |
Rent | $615 | $678 | $778 | $2891 | $567 |
Groceries | $114 | $157 | $281 | $383 | $10 |
Dining out | $165 | $261 | $182 | $656 | $227 |
Cafe | $38 | $56 | $49 | $72 | $27 |
Coworking space | $133 | $209 | $159 | $326 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $35 | $25 | $45 | $10 |
Public transportation | $21 | $63 | $11 | $220 | $30 |
Taxis | $9 | $42 | $9 | $78 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $45 | $24 | $30 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $28 | $81 | $100 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $20 | $74 | $12 |
Nightlife | $45 | $110 | $64 | $195 | $82 |
Gym | $30 | $107 | $69 | $55 | $23 |
Yoga | $59 | $105 | $65 | $197 | $62 |
Massage | $31 | $54 | $51 | $109 | $29 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
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. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |