Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian |
Level of English | High | High |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1374 | $1339 |
Rent | $625 | $544 |
Groceries | $116 | $117 |
Dining out | $167 | $220 |
Cafe | $39 | $32 |
Coworking space | $135 | $131 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $10 |
Public transportation | $22 | $40 |
Taxis | $9 | $30 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $26 | $14 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $26 |
Museums and sights | $30 | $8 |
Nightlife | $46 | $46 |
Gym | $31 | $41 |
Yoga | $60 | $52 |
Massage | $32 | $28 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor |
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 |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi |
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. | 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. |
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 |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow |