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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $1167 | $922 | $2143 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $503 | $400 | $923 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $151 | $91 | $127 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $134 | $151 | $207 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $39 | $21 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $72 | $79 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $20 | $5 | $17 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $13 | $12 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $3 | $13 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $4 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $77 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $57 | $22 | $42 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $57 | $30 | $54 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $21 | $27 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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). | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |