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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | December - April | June - October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $659 | $922 | $2359 | $1806 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $354 | $400 | $1036 | $780 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $44 | $91 | $236 | $158 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $81 | $151 | $371 | $240 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $18 | $21 | $43 | $53 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $49 | $79 | $157 | $175 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $6 | $5 | $12 | $61 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $6 | $12 | $48 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $2 | $16 | $0 | $19 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $11 | $13 | $35 | $19 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $22 | $43 | $117 | $50 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $9 | $22 | $37 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $23 | $30 | $163 | $66 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $15 | $27 | $75 | $37 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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). | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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! | 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |