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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1230 | $1549 | $922 | $2498 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $499 | $618 | $400 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $108 | $129 | $91 | $175 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $202 | $269 | $151 | $313 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $29 | $32 | $21 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $120 | $151 | $79 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $9 | $27 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $36 | $55 | $5 | $78 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $27 | $21 | $12 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $13 | $49 | $16 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $24 | $19 | $13 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $7 | $15 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $43 | $43 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $37 | $36 | $22 | $44 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $48 | $56 | $30 | $142 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $26 | $30 | $27 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. |
| 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |