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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 517,000 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Portuguese | Portuguese | Czech | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Very High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September, October | May - September | June - October | March - June |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1984 | $1759 | $1806 | $1462 |
| Rent | $615 | $965 | $717 | $780 | $752 |
| Groceries | $114 | $136 | $148 | $158 | $112 |
| Dining out | $165 | $271 | $280 | $240 | $169 |
| Cafe | $38 | $37 | $45 | $53 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $164 | $96 | $175 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $24 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $63 | $95 | $61 | $8 |
| Taxis | $9 | $27 | $25 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $18 | $10 | $19 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $29 | $45 | $19 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $24 | $24 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $47 | $66 | $50 | $53 |
| Gym | $30 | $65 | $56 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $59 | $65 | $82 | $66 | $37 |
| Massage | $31 | $50 | $48 | $37 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-10% for restaurants, not common 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% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
| 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |