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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | German | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Greek | Portuguese | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1549 | $974 | $1959 | $1984 | $922 |
| Rent | $939 | $618 | $274 | $678 | $965 | $400 |
| Groceries | $188 | $129 | $169 | $157 | $136 | $91 |
| Dining out | $271 | $269 | $108 | $261 | $271 | $151 |
| Cafe | $57 | $32 | $45 | $56 | $37 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $151 | $95 | $209 | $164 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $27 | $11 | $35 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $55 | $60 | $63 | $63 | $5 |
| Taxis | $58 | $21 | $20 | $42 | $27 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $10 | $45 | $18 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $8 | $28 | $29 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $8 | $8 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $62 | $110 | $47 | $43 |
| Gym | $66 | $36 | $41 | $107 | $65 | $22 |
| Yoga | $99 | $56 | $55 | $105 | $65 | $30 |
| Massage | $56 | $30 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $27 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |