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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Very High | High | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | April - June, September - November | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $5431 | $1759 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $2891 | $717 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $383 | $148 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $656 | $280 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $72 | $45 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $326 | $96 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $220 | $95 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $78 | $25 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $30 | $10 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $100 | $45 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $74 | $24 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $195 | $66 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $55 | $56 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $197 | $82 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $109 | $48 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |