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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | December - April | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $2359 | $2184 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $499 | $1036 | $797 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $108 | $236 | $356 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $202 | $371 | $211 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $29 | $43 | $69 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $157 | $222 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $21 | $40 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $12 | $40 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $27 | $48 | $41 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $0 | $13 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $35 | $39 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $9 | $6 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $117 | $93 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $37 | $37 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $48 | $163 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $26 | $75 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |