Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1959 | $922 | $2143 | $1833 | $1289 | $1462 |
Rent | $939 | $615 | $678 | $400 | $923 | $1066 | $567 | $752 |
Groceries | $188 | $114 | $157 | $91 | $127 | $95 | $10 | $112 |
Dining out | $271 | $165 | $261 | $151 | $207 | $210 | $227 | $169 |
Cafe | $57 | $38 | $56 | $21 | $42 | $25 | $27 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $209 | $79 | $160 | $130 | $140 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $35 | $4 | $21 | $7 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $63 | $5 | $17 | $33 | $30 | $8 |
Taxis | $58 | $9 | $42 | $12 | $9 | $14 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $16 | $40 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $28 | $13 | $97 | $55 | $18 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $8 | $9 | $217 | $26 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $110 | $43 | $77 | $54 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $66 | $30 | $107 | $22 | $42 | $31 | $23 | $33 |
Yoga | $99 | $59 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $40 | $62 | $37 |
Massage | $56 | $31 | $54 | $27 | $101 | $32 | $29 | $53 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |