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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |