Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian |
Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Very high | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | November - April | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $974 | $1167 | $659 | $5431 | $2143 | $1289 |
Rent | $615 | $274 | $503 | $354 | $2891 | $923 | $567 |
Groceries | $114 | $169 | $151 | $44 | $383 | $127 | $10 |
Dining out | $165 | $108 | $134 | $81 | $656 | $207 | $227 |
Cafe | $38 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $72 | $42 | $27 |
Coworking space | $133 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $326 | $160 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $45 | $21 | $10 |
Public transportation | $21 | $60 | $20 | $6 | $220 | $17 | $30 |
Taxis | $9 | $20 | $13 | $6 | $78 | $9 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $30 | $49 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $3 | $11 | $100 | $97 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $4 | $15 | $74 | $217 | $12 |
Nightlife | $45 | $62 | $89 | $22 | $195 | $77 | $82 |
Gym | $30 | $41 | $57 | $9 | $55 | $42 | $23 |
Yoga | $59 | $55 | $57 | $23 | $197 | $54 | $62 |
Massage | $31 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $109 | $101 | $29 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |