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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | September - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1321 | $1959 | $922 | $2498 | $1759 |
| Rent | $939 | $844 | $678 | $400 | $1174 | $717 |
| Groceries | $188 | $98 | $157 | $91 | $175 | $148 |
| Dining out | $271 | $121 | $261 | $151 | $313 | $280 |
| Cafe | $57 | $25 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $209 | $79 | $196 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $35 | $4 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $9 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $95 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $42 | $12 | $44 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $28 | $13 | $54 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $23 | $110 | $43 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $14 | $107 | $22 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $19 | $105 | $30 | $142 | $82 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $64 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |