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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | November - April | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $974 | $922 | $2498 | $2143 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $274 | $400 | $1174 | $923 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $169 | $91 | $175 | $127 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $108 | $151 | $313 | $207 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $45 | $21 | $51 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $95 | $79 | $196 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $60 | $5 | $78 | $17 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $20 | $12 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $10 | $16 | $49 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $8 | $13 | $54 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $62 | $43 | $82 | $77 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $41 | $22 | $44 | $42 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $55 | $30 | $142 | $54 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $10 | $27 | $64 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |