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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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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | April - June, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| 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 everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $1167 | $922 | $5431 | $2359 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $503 | $400 | $2891 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $151 | $91 | $383 | $236 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $134 | $151 | $656 | $371 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $39 | $21 | $72 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $72 | $79 | $326 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $20 | $5 | $220 | $12 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $13 | $12 | $78 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $30 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $3 | $13 | $100 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $4 | $9 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $195 | $117 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $57 | $22 | $55 | $37 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $57 | $30 | $197 | $163 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $21 | $27 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, 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 | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| 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. | 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). | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |