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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Ukrainian | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| 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 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $400 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $91 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $151 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $21 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $79 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $4 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $5 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $12 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $16 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $13 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $43 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $22 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $30 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $27 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Uklon | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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. | 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 | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |