Bucharest vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Prague vs Valencia

Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Population 1,830,000 8,850,000 880,691 1,305,737 834,000
Official language(s) Romanian Spanish Spanish Czech Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Low High Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - October March - May, October, November December - April June - October March - June, September, October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1867 $2359 $1806 $1976
Rent $615 $778 $1036 $780 $869
Groceries $114 $281 $236 $158 $146
Dining out $165 $182 $371 $240 $292
Cafe $38 $49 $43 $53 $42
Coworking space $133 $159 $157 $175 $152
Mobile internet $7 $25 $21 $24 $16
Public transportation $21 $11 $12 $61 $38
Taxis $9 $9 $48 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $24 $0 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $81 $35 $19 $73
Museums and sights $29 $20 $9 $35 $44
Nightlife $45 $64 $117 $50 $66
Gym $30 $69 $37 $56 $34
Yoga $59 $65 $163 $66 $87
Massage $31 $51 $75 $37 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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! Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow