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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | May - September | 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 | $1806 | $2268 |
| Rent | $632 | $736 | $827 |
| Groceries | $117 | $152 | $370 |
| Dining out | $169 | $287 | $219 |
| Cafe | $39 | $46 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $137 | $99 | $231 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $21 | $42 |
| Public transportation | $22 | $98 | $42 |
| Taxis | $9 | $26 | $43 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $26 | $11 | $14 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $46 | $40 |
| Museums and sights | $30 | $25 | $7 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $68 | $96 |
| Gym | $31 | $58 | $72 |
| Yoga | $61 | $85 | $116 |
| Massage | $32 | $49 | $78 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy 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, 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |