Bucharest vs Medellin vs Mexico City vs Prague

Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Population 1,830,000 2,427,000 8,850,000 1,305,737
Official language(s) Romanian Spanish Spanish Czech
Level of English High Low Moderate High
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit April - October January - April, December March - May, October, November June - October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1293 $1867 $1806
Rent $615 $732 $778 $780
Groceries $114 $87 $281 $158
Dining out $165 $131 $182 $240
Cafe $38 $18 $49 $53
Coworking space $133 $96 $159 $175
Mobile internet $7 $16 $25 $24
Public transportation $21 $21 $11 $61
Taxis $9 $14 $9 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $0 $24 $19
Sport and cultural events $29 $8 $81 $19
Museums and sights $29 $9 $20 $35
Nightlife $45 $73 $64 $50
Gym $30 $15 $69 $56
Yoga $59 $54 $65 $66
Massage $31 $20 $51 $37
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber EasyTaxi Uber Uber, Liftago
Tap water 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 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 Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer!
Local food specialities Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow