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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | January - April, December | May - September | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1293 | $1759 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $732 | $717 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $87 | $148 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $131 | $280 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $18 | $45 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $96 | $96 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $16 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $21 | $95 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $14 | $25 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $10 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $45 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $9 | $24 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $73 | $66 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $15 | $56 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $54 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $20 | $48 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |