Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $1984 | $922 | $2498 | $1462 |
Rent | $939 | $618 | $965 | $400 | $1174 | $752 |
Groceries | $188 | $129 | $136 | $91 | $175 | $112 |
Dining out | $271 | $269 | $271 | $151 | $313 | $169 |
Cafe | $57 | $32 | $37 | $21 | $51 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $164 | $79 | $196 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $24 | $4 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $8 |
Taxis | $58 | $21 | $27 | $12 | $44 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $18 | $16 | $49 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $29 | $13 | $54 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $47 | $43 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $66 | $36 | $65 | $22 | $44 | $33 |
Yoga | $99 | $56 | $65 | $30 | $142 | $37 |
Massage | $56 | $30 | $50 | $27 | $64 | $53 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |