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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, October, November | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $659 | $922 | $1867 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $354 | $400 | $778 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $44 | $91 | $281 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $81 | $151 | $182 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $18 | $21 | $49 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $49 | $79 | $159 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $3 | $4 | $25 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $6 | $5 | $11 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $2 | $16 | $24 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $11 | $13 | $81 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $22 | $43 | $64 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $9 | $22 | $69 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $23 | $30 | $65 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $15 | $27 | $51 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |