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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | November - April | February - May | March - May, September, October | January - March, December |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $974 | $959 | $1984 | $1833 |
| Rent | $615 | $274 | $316 | $965 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $114 | $169 | $161 | $136 | $95 |
| Dining out | $165 | $108 | $128 | $271 | $210 |
| Cafe | $38 | $45 | $35 | $37 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $88 | $164 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $24 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $60 | $15 | $63 | $33 |
| Taxis | $9 | $20 | $15 | $27 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $10 | $0 | $18 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $6 | $29 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $2 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $62 | $74 | $47 | $54 |
| Gym | $30 | $41 | $34 | $65 | $31 |
| Yoga | $59 | $55 | $71 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $10 | $50 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |