Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | February - May | May - September | June - October | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $959 | $922 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $939 | $615 | $316 | $400 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $188 | $114 | $161 | $91 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $271 | $165 | $128 | $151 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $57 | $38 | $35 | $21 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $88 | $79 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $15 | $5 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $58 | $9 | $15 | $12 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $16 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $6 | $13 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $2 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $74 | $43 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $66 | $30 | $34 | $22 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $99 | $59 | $71 | $30 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $27 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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). | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |