Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Czech |
Level of English | High | Low | Very High | High |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | February - May | May - September | June - October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $959 | $1759 | $1806 |
Rent | $615 | $316 | $717 | $780 |
Groceries | $114 | $161 | $148 | $158 |
Dining out | $165 | $128 | $280 | $240 |
Cafe | $38 | $35 | $45 | $53 |
Coworking space | $133 | $88 | $96 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $21 | $15 | $95 | $61 |
Taxis | $9 | $15 | $25 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $10 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $6 | $45 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $2 | $24 | $35 |
Nightlife | $45 | $74 | $66 | $50 |
Gym | $30 | $34 | $56 | $56 |
Yoga | $59 | $71 | $82 | $66 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $48 | $37 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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! |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | 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. |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |