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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | High |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | February - May | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $959 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $615 | $316 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $114 | $161 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $165 | $128 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $38 | $35 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $88 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $15 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $9 | $15 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $6 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $2 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $74 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $30 | $34 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $59 | $71 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $31 | $10 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | 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! | 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, 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |