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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Greek | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1959 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $678 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $157 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $261 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $56 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $209 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $35 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $63 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $42 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $45 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $28 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $110 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $107 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $105 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $54 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 20 options on HappyCow |