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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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | September - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1321 | $1959 | $922 | $1867 |
Rent | $939 | $844 | $678 | $400 | $778 |
Groceries | $188 | $98 | $157 | $91 | $281 |
Dining out | $271 | $121 | $261 | $151 | $182 |
Cafe | $57 | $25 | $56 | $21 | $49 |
Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $209 | $79 | $159 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $35 | $4 | $25 |
Public transportation | $88 | $9 | $63 | $5 | $11 |
Taxis | $58 | $9 | $42 | $12 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $45 | $16 | $24 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $28 | $13 | $81 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $20 |
Nightlife | $63 | $23 | $110 | $43 | $64 |
Gym | $66 | $14 | $107 | $22 | $69 |
Yoga | $99 | $19 | $105 | $30 | $65 |
Massage | $56 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $51 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar |
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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber |
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 | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow |