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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $922 | $1867 | $5431 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $400 | $778 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $91 | $281 | $383 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $151 | $182 | $656 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $21 | $49 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $79 | $159 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $25 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $5 | $11 | $220 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $12 | $9 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $16 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $13 | $81 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $43 | $64 | $195 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $22 | $69 | $55 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $30 | $65 | $197 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $27 | $51 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |