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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | 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 most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $659 | $922 | $1867 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $354 | $400 | $778 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $44 | $91 | $281 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $81 | $151 | $182 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $18 | $21 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $49 | $79 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $3 | $4 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $6 | $5 | $11 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $2 | $16 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $11 | $13 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $15 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $22 | $43 | $64 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $9 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $23 | $30 | $65 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $15 | $27 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | 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 | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |