Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Moderate | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $2498 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $615 | $1174 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $114 | $175 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $165 | $313 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $38 | $51 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $133 | $196 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $10 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $78 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $44 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $49 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $54 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $20 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $45 | $82 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $30 | $44 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $59 | $142 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $64 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
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. | 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 | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | 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 | 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! | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |