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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1984 | $2498 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $965 | $1174 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $136 | $175 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $271 | $313 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $37 | $51 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $164 | $196 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $24 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $63 | $78 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $27 | $44 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $18 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $29 | $54 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $24 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $47 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $65 | $44 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $65 | $142 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $50 | $64 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | 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 | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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! | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |