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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $959 | $1959 | $2498 | $1867 | $2143 | $1806 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $316 | $678 | $1174 | $778 | $923 | $780 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $161 | $157 | $175 | $281 | $127 | $158 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $128 | $261 | $313 | $182 | $207 | $240 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $35 | $56 | $51 | $49 | $42 | $53 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $88 | $209 | $196 | $159 | $160 | $175 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $35 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $15 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $17 | $61 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $15 | $42 | $44 | $9 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $45 | $49 | $24 | $49 | $19 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $6 | $28 | $54 | $81 | $97 | $19 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $2 | $8 | $20 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $74 | $110 | $82 | $64 | $77 | $50 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $34 | $107 | $44 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $71 | $105 | $142 | $65 | $54 | $66 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $54 | $64 | $51 | $101 | $37 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |