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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | KRW - South Korean won (â‚©) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1388 | $1296 | $2268 |
| Rent | $632 | $526 | $827 |
| Groceries | $117 | $114 | $370 |
| Dining out | $169 | $213 | $219 |
| Cafe | $39 | $31 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $137 | $127 | $231 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $42 |
| Public transportation | $22 | $38 | $42 |
| Taxis | $9 | $29 | $43 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $26 | $14 | $14 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $26 | $40 |
| Museums and sights | $30 | $8 | $7 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $45 | $96 |
| Gym | $31 | $39 | $72 |
| Yoga | $61 | $51 | $116 |
| Massage | $32 | $27 | $78 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |