Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | September - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1321 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $1462 |
Rent | $939 | $844 | $678 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $752 |
Groceries | $188 | $98 | $157 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $112 |
Dining out | $271 | $121 | $261 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $169 |
Cafe | $57 | $25 | $56 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $35 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $9 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $8 |
Taxis | $58 | $9 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $28 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $23 | $110 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $53 |
Gym | $66 | $14 | $107 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $33 |
Yoga | $99 | $19 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $37 |
Massage | $56 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $53 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |