Bucharest vs Larnaca vs Mexico City vs New York City

Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 1,830,000 144,900 8,850,000 8,323,340
Official language(s) Romanian Greek Spanish English (de facto)
Level of English High High Moderate Very high
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit April - October March - May, October - December March - May, October, November April - June, September - November
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1351 $1959 $1867 $5431
Rent $615 $678 $778 $2891
Groceries $114 $157 $281 $383
Dining out $165 $261 $182 $656
Cafe $38 $56 $49 $72
Coworking space $133 $209 $159 $326
Mobile internet $7 $35 $25 $45
Public transportation $21 $63 $11 $220
Taxis $9 $42 $9 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $45 $24 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $28 $81 $100
Museums and sights $29 $8 $20 $74
Nightlife $45 $110 $64 $195
Gym $30 $107 $69 $55
Yoga $59 $105 $65 $197
Massage $31 $54 $51 $109
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon
Tipping 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber nTaxi Uber Uber, Lyft
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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse.
Local food specialities Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow