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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| 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 | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1167 | $922 | $1867 | $1759 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $503 | $400 | $778 | $717 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $151 | $91 | $281 | $148 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $134 | $151 | $182 | $280 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $39 | $21 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $72 | $79 | $159 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $4 | $4 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $20 | $5 | $11 | $95 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $13 | $12 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $16 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $3 | $13 | $81 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $57 | $22 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $57 | $30 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $21 | $27 | $51 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |