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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | May - September | March - May, September - November | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $922 | $2498 | $1806 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $400 | $1174 | $780 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $91 | $175 | $158 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $151 | $313 | $240 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $21 | $51 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $79 | $196 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $4 | $10 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $5 | $78 | $61 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $12 | $44 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $16 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $13 | $54 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $9 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $43 | $82 | $50 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $22 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $30 | $142 | $66 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $27 | $64 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago |
| 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |