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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | February - May | March - May, September - November | June - October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $959 | $2498 | $1806 |
| Rent | $615 | $316 | $1174 | $780 |
| Groceries | $114 | $161 | $175 | $158 |
| Dining out | $165 | $128 | $313 | $240 |
| Cafe | $38 | $35 | $51 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $88 | $196 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $10 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $15 | $78 | $61 |
| Taxis | $9 | $15 | $44 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $6 | $54 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $2 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $74 | $82 | $50 |
| Gym | $30 | $34 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $59 | $71 | $142 | $66 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $64 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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! |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |