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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Greek | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $1959 | $1984 | $922 | $1806 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $678 | $965 | $400 | $780 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $157 | $136 | $91 | $158 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $261 | $271 | $151 | $240 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $56 | $37 | $21 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $209 | $164 | $79 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $35 | $24 | $4 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $63 | $63 | $5 | $61 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $42 | $27 | $12 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $45 | $18 | $16 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $28 | $29 | $13 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $110 | $47 | $43 | $50 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $107 | $65 | $22 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $105 | $65 | $30 | $66 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $27 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 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 | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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). | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 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 | 112 options on HappyCow |