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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1167 | $922 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $503 | $400 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $151 | $91 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $134 | $151 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $39 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $72 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $4 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $20 | $5 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $13 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $3 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $4 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $89 | $43 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $57 | $22 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $57 | $30 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $21 | $27 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | 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). |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |