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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Greek | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1959 | $1759 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $678 | $717 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $157 | $148 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $261 | $280 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $56 | $45 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $209 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $35 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $63 | $95 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $42 | $25 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $45 | $10 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $28 | $45 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $24 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $110 | $66 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $107 | $56 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $105 | $82 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $54 | $48 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 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. | 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 | 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 | 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. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |