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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $5431 | $2143 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $2891 | $923 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $383 | $127 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $656 | $207 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $72 | $42 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $326 | $160 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $45 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $220 | $17 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $78 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $30 | $49 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $100 | $97 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $74 | $217 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $195 | $77 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $55 | $42 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $197 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $109 | $101 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |