Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | February - May | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $959 | $1959 | $922 | $2498 | $1759 | $1462 |
Rent | $1650 | $939 | $316 | $678 | $400 | $1174 | $717 | $752 |
Groceries | $243 | $188 | $161 | $157 | $91 | $175 | $148 | $112 |
Dining out | $396 | $271 | $128 | $261 | $151 | $313 | $280 | $169 |
Cafe | $66 | $57 | $35 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $45 | $45 |
Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $88 | $209 | $79 | $196 | $96 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $15 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $95 | $8 |
Taxis | $73 | $58 | $15 | $42 | $12 | $44 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $10 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $6 | $28 | $13 | $54 | $45 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $2 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $74 | $110 | $43 | $82 | $66 | $53 |
Gym | $62 | $66 | $34 | $107 | $22 | $44 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $139 | $99 | $71 | $105 | $30 | $142 | $82 | $37 |
Massage | $89 | $56 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $64 | $48 | $53 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |