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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | February - May | April - June, September - November | June - October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | USD - US Dollar ($) | 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 | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $959 | $5431 | $1806 |
| Rent | $615 | $316 | $2891 | $780 |
| Groceries | $114 | $161 | $383 | $158 |
| Dining out | $165 | $128 | $656 | $240 |
| Cafe | $38 | $35 | $72 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $88 | $326 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $45 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $15 | $220 | $61 |
| Taxis | $9 | $15 | $78 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $30 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $6 | $100 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $2 | $74 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $74 | $195 | $50 |
| Gym | $30 | $34 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $59 | $71 | $197 | $66 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $109 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | AT&T, Verizon | 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Lyft | 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. | 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. | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |