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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Very High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1759 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $717 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $148 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $280 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $45 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $96 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $95 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $25 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $10 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $45 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $24 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $66 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $56 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $82 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $48 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |