Berlin vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Lviv vs Tbilisi

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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 731,387 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Romanian Hungarian Vietnamese Ukrainian Georgian
Level of English Very high High High Low Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October March - June, September - November February - May May - September March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) 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 in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1230 $959 $922 $1462
Rent $939 $615 $499 $316 $400 $752
Groceries $188 $114 $108 $161 $91 $112
Dining out $271 $165 $202 $128 $151 $169
Cafe $57 $38 $29 $35 $21 $45
Coworking space $174 $133 $120 $88 $79 $125
Mobile internet $23 $7 $9 $4 $4 $4
Public transportation $88 $21 $36 $15 $5 $8
Taxis $58 $9 $27 $15 $12 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $0 $16 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $24 $6 $13 $21
Museums and sights $37 $29 $7 $2 $9 $9
Nightlife $63 $45 $43 $74 $43 $53
Gym $66 $30 $37 $34 $22 $33
Yoga $99 $59 $48 $71 $30 $37
Massage $56 $31 $26 $10 $27 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone 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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 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 Grab 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. 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. 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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca 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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets 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 107 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow