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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | June - October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1993 |
| Rent | $710 | $861 |
| Groceries | $131 | $174 |
| Dining out | $190 | $265 |
| Cafe | $44 | $59 |
| Coworking space | $154 | $193 |
| Mobile internet | $8 | $27 |
| Public transportation | $25 | $67 |
| Taxis | $10 | $37 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $29 | $21 |
| Sport and cultural events | $33 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $34 | $39 |
| Nightlife | $52 | $55 |
| Gym | $35 | $62 |
| Yoga | $68 | $73 |
| Massage | $36 | $41 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Liftago |
| 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. | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |