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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 | $1557 | $1572 |
| Rent | $709 | $638 |
| Groceries | $131 | $138 |
| Dining out | $190 | $259 |
| Cafe | $44 | $38 |
| Coworking space | $153 | $154 |
| Mobile internet | $8 | $11 |
| Public transportation | $25 | $46 |
| Taxis | $10 | $35 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $29 | $17 |
| Sport and cultural events | $33 | $31 |
| Museums and sights | $34 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $52 | $54 |
| Gym | $35 | $48 |
| Yoga | $68 | $61 |
| Massage | $36 | $33 |
| 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 |