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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | February - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $959 | $922 | $2498 | $2143 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $316 | $400 | $1174 | $923 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $161 | $91 | $175 | $127 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $128 | $151 | $313 | $207 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $35 | $21 | $51 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $88 | $79 | $196 | $160 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $15 | $5 | $78 | $17 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $15 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $49 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $6 | $13 | $54 | $97 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $74 | $43 | $82 | $77 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $34 | $22 | $44 | $42 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $71 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $10 | $27 | $64 | $101 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |