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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $959 | $659 | $922 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $618 | $316 | $354 | $400 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $129 | $161 | $44 | $91 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $269 | $128 | $81 | $151 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $32 | $35 | $18 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $151 | $88 | $49 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $55 | $15 | $6 | $5 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $19 | $6 | $11 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $15 | $2 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $43 | $74 | $22 | $43 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $36 | $34 | $9 | $22 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $56 | $71 | $23 | $30 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $30 | $10 | $15 | $27 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| 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, round up elsewhere | 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 | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |