Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 1,830,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | English (de facto) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | April - June, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $5431 | $2359 | $2143 | $1976 |
Rent | $615 | $2891 | $1036 | $923 | $869 |
Groceries | $114 | $383 | $236 | $127 | $146 |
Dining out | $165 | $656 | $371 | $207 | $292 |
Cafe | $38 | $72 | $43 | $42 | $42 |
Coworking space | $133 | $326 | $157 | $160 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $45 | $21 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $220 | $12 | $17 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $78 | $48 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $30 | $0 | $49 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $100 | $35 | $97 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $74 | $9 | $217 | $44 |
Nightlife | $45 | $195 | $117 | $77 | $66 |
Gym | $30 | $55 | $37 | $42 | $34 |
Yoga | $59 | $197 | $163 | $54 | $87 |
Massage | $31 | $109 | $75 | $101 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |