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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1959 | $922 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $678 | $400 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $157 | $91 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $261 | $151 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $56 | $21 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $209 | $79 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $35 | $4 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $42 | $12 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $45 | $16 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $28 | $13 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $110 | $43 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $107 | $22 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $105 | $30 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $54 | $27 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |