Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 |
Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | November - April | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | 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 sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | 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 | $1351 | $974 | $1167 | $922 | $2498 |
Rent | $939 | $615 | $274 | $503 | $400 | $1174 |
Groceries | $188 | $114 | $169 | $151 | $91 | $175 |
Dining out | $271 | $165 | $108 | $134 | $151 | $313 |
Cafe | $57 | $38 | $45 | $39 | $21 | $51 |
Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $95 | $72 | $79 | $196 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $10 |
Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $60 | $20 | $5 | $78 |
Taxis | $58 | $9 | $20 | $13 | $12 | $44 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $10 | $0 | $16 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $8 | $3 | $13 | $54 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $8 | $4 | $9 | $20 |
Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $62 | $89 | $43 | $82 |
Gym | $66 | $30 | $41 | $57 | $22 | $44 |
Yoga | $99 | $59 | $55 | $57 | $30 | $142 |
Massage | $56 | $31 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $64 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 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 | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | 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 | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | 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 madrileรฑa, churros |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |