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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $959 | $659 | $922 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $316 | $354 | $400 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $161 | $44 | $91 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $128 | $81 | $151 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $35 | $18 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $88 | $49 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $15 | $6 | $5 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $15 | $6 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $6 | $11 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $2 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $74 | $22 | $43 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $34 | $9 | $22 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $71 | $23 | $30 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $10 | $15 | $27 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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). |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |