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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 517,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Portuguese | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September, October | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1984 | $5431 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $615 | $965 | $2891 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $114 | $136 | $383 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $165 | $271 | $656 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $38 | $37 | $72 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $164 | $326 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $24 | $45 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $63 | $220 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $9 | $27 | $78 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $18 | $30 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $29 | $100 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $24 | $74 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $47 | $195 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $65 | $55 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $59 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $31 | $50 | $109 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |