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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | May - September | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $922 | $2498 | $5431 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $400 | $1174 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $91 | $175 | $383 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $151 | $313 | $656 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $21 | $51 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $79 | $196 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $4 | $10 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $5 | $78 | $220 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $12 | $44 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $16 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $13 | $54 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $9 | $20 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $43 | $82 | $195 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $22 | $44 | $55 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $30 | $142 | $197 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $27 | $64 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon |
| 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |