Bucharest vs Hanoi vs New York City vs Porto vs Valencia

Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 1,830,000 8,053,663 8,323,340 237,559 834,000
Official language(s) Romanian Vietnamese English (de facto) Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Very high Very High Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - October January, February, October - December April - June, September - November May - September March - June, September, October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1167 $5431 $1759 $1976
Rent $615 $503 $2891 $717 $869
Groceries $114 $151 $383 $148 $146
Dining out $165 $134 $656 $280 $292
Cafe $38 $39 $72 $45 $42
Coworking space $133 $72 $326 $96 $152
Mobile internet $7 $4 $45 $21 $16
Public transportation $21 $20 $220 $95 $38
Taxis $9 $13 $78 $25 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $0 $30 $10 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $3 $100 $45 $73
Museums and sights $29 $4 $74 $24 $44
Nightlife $45 $89 $195 $66 $66
Gym $30 $57 $55 $56 $34
Yoga $59 $57 $197 $82 $87
Massage $31 $21 $109 $48 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow