Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Population | 1,830,000 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | Very High |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | May - September |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1585 | $2034 |
Rent | $721 | $829 |
Groceries | $133 | $171 |
Dining out | $193 | $324 |
Cafe | $45 | $52 |
Coworking space | $156 | $111 |
Mobile internet | $8 | $24 |
Public transportation | $25 | $110 |
Taxis | $10 | $29 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $30 | $12 |
Sport and cultural events | $34 | $52 |
Museums and sights | $34 | $28 |
Nightlife | $53 | $76 |
Gym | $36 | $65 |
Yoga | $69 | $95 |
Massage | $37 | $56 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |