Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Population | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Ukrainian |
Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | September - December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1321 | $1549 | $1167 | $922 |
Rent | $939 | $844 | $618 | $503 | $400 |
Groceries | $188 | $98 | $129 | $151 | $91 |
Dining out | $271 | $121 | $269 | $134 | $151 |
Cafe | $57 | $25 | $32 | $39 | $21 |
Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $151 | $72 | $79 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $9 | $55 | $20 | $5 |
Taxis | $58 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $49 | $0 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $13 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $15 | $4 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $23 | $43 | $89 | $43 |
Gym | $66 | $14 | $36 | $57 | $22 |
Yoga | $99 | $19 | $56 | $57 | $30 |
Massage | $56 | $10 | $30 | $21 | $27 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 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 | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |