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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Greek | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1959 | $1293 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $615 | $678 | $732 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $114 | $157 | $87 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $165 | $261 | $131 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $38 | $56 | $18 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $209 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $35 | $16 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $63 | $21 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $42 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $45 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $28 | $8 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $8 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $110 | $73 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $30 | $107 | $15 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $59 | $105 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $31 | $54 | $20 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | 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.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |