Bucharest vs Madrid vs Porto vs Prague vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

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Population 1,830,000 6,578,0179 237,559 1,305,737 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Romanian Spanish Portuguese Czech Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Very High High Low Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - October March - May, September - November May - September June - October March - June March - June, September, October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $2498 $1759 $1806 $1462 $1976
Rent $615 $1174 $717 $780 $752 $869
Groceries $114 $175 $148 $158 $112 $146
Dining out $165 $313 $280 $240 $169 $292
Cafe $38 $51 $45 $53 $45 $42
Coworking space $133 $196 $96 $175 $125 $152
Mobile internet $7 $10 $21 $24 $4 $16
Public transportation $21 $78 $95 $61 $8 $38
Taxis $9 $44 $25 $33 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $49 $10 $19 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $54 $45 $19 $21 $73
Museums and sights $29 $20 $24 $35 $9 $44
Nightlife $45 $82 $66 $50 $53 $66
Gym $30 $44 $56 $56 $33 $34
Yoga $59 $142 $82 $66 $37 $87
Massage $31 $64 $48 $37 $53 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 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. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable 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. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros 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 Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! 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 Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow