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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1599 | $2305 |
| Rent | $728 | $1014 |
| Groceries | $135 | $170 |
| Dining out | $195 | $341 |
| Cafe | $45 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $157 | $178 |
| Mobile internet | $8 | $18 |
| Public transportation | $25 | $44 |
| Taxis | $10 | $49 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $30 | $35 |
| Sport and cultural events | $34 | $85 |
| Museums and sights | $35 | $51 |
| Nightlife | $54 | $77 |
| Gym | $36 | $40 |
| Yoga | $70 | $101 |
| Massage | $37 | $52 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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 using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |