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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $1833 |
| Rent | $615 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $114 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $95 |
| Dining out | $165 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $210 |
| Cafe | $38 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $33 |
| Taxis | $9 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $54 |
| Gym | $30 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $31 |
| Yoga | $59 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $31 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |