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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Population 1,830,000 2,900,000 2,427,000 1,305,737 1,270,169
Official language(s) Romanian Spanish Spanish Czech Bulgarian
Level of English High High Low High High
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit April - October September - December January - April, December June - October April-June, September-October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1351 $1321 $1293 $1806 $1289
Rent $615 $844 $732 $780 $567
Groceries $114 $98 $87 $158 $10
Dining out $165 $121 $131 $240 $227
Cafe $38 $25 $18 $53 $27
Coworking space $133 $95 $96 $175 $140
Mobile internet $7 $11 $16 $24 $10
Public transportation $21 $9 $21 $61 $30
Taxis $9 $9 $14 $33 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $14 $0 $19 $40
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $8 $19 $18
Museums and sights $29 $4 $9 $35 $12
Nightlife $45 $23 $73 $50 $82
Gym $30 $14 $15 $56 $23
Yoga $59 $19 $54 $66 $62
Massage $31 $10 $20 $37 $29
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Movistar, Claro, Personal Claro, Tigo Vodafone, T-Mobile A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) EasyTaxi Uber, Liftago TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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! 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.
Local food specialities Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow