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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Hungarian | Greek | Ukrainian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1230 | $1959 | $922 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $499 | $678 | $400 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $108 | $157 | $91 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $202 | $261 | $151 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $29 | $56 | $21 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $120 | $209 | $79 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $9 | $35 | $4 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $36 | $63 | $5 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $27 | $42 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $13 | $45 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $24 | $28 | $13 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $7 | $8 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $43 | $110 | $43 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $37 | $107 | $22 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $48 | $105 | $30 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $26 | $54 | $27 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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). | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | 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 | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |