Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Hanoi vs Lviv vs Madrid

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 8,053,663 731,387 6,578,0179
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Vietnamese Ukrainian Spanish
Level of English Very high Low High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October January, February, October - December May - September March - May, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1167 $922 $2498
Rent $939 $480 $615 $503 $400 $1174
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $151 $91 $175
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $134 $151 $313
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $39 $21 $51
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $72 $79 $196
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $4 $4 $10
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $20 $5 $78
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $13 $12 $44
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $0 $16 $49
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $3 $13 $54
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $4 $9 $20
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $89 $43 $82
Gym $66 $15 $30 $57 $22 $44
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $57 $30 $142
Massage $56 $37 $31 $21 $27 $64
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar Orange, Movistar, Vodafone
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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 Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads 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 Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food 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 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow