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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1388 | $2565 | $2268 |
| Rent | $632 | $1206 | $827 |
| Groceries | $117 | $180 | $370 |
| Dining out | $169 | $322 | $219 |
| Cafe | $39 | $53 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $137 | $202 | $231 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $42 |
| Public transportation | $22 | $80 | $42 |
| Taxis | $9 | $45 | $43 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $26 | $50 | $14 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $56 | $40 |
| Museums and sights | $30 | $20 | $7 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $85 | $96 |
| Gym | $31 | $45 | $72 |
| Yoga | $61 | $146 | $116 |
| Massage | $32 | $65 | $78 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |