Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | April - October | February - May | January - March, December |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $959 | $1833 |
Rent | $615 | $316 | $1066 |
Groceries | $114 | $161 | $95 |
Dining out | $165 | $128 | $210 |
Cafe | $38 | $35 | $25 |
Coworking space | $133 | $88 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $7 |
Public transportation | $21 | $15 | $33 |
Taxis | $9 | $15 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $6 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $2 | $26 |
Nightlife | $45 | $74 | $54 |
Gym | $30 | $34 | $31 |
Yoga | $59 | $71 | $40 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $32 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |