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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Very High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | May - September |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2023 |
| Rent | $710 | $825 |
| Groceries | $131 | $170 |
| Dining out | $190 | $322 |
| Cafe | $44 | $52 |
| Coworking space | $154 | $110 |
| Mobile internet | $8 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $25 | $109 |
| Taxis | $10 | $29 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $29 | $12 |
| Sport and cultural events | $33 | $52 |
| Museums and sights | $34 | $28 |
| Nightlife | $52 | $76 |
| Gym | $35 | $65 |
| Yoga | $68 | $95 |
| Massage | $36 | $55 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |