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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | February - May | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $959 | $922 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $316 | $400 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $161 | $91 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $128 | $151 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $35 | $21 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $88 | $79 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $15 | $5 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $15 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $6 | $13 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $2 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $74 | $43 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $34 | $22 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $71 | $30 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $27 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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). | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, 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 | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |