Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | German | Thai | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Korean | Georgian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $1959 | $922 | $2143 | $2184 | $1462 |
Rent | $939 | $274 | $678 | $400 | $923 | $797 | $752 |
Groceries | $188 | $169 | $157 | $91 | $127 | $356 | $112 |
Dining out | $271 | $108 | $261 | $151 | $207 | $211 | $169 |
Cafe | $57 | $45 | $56 | $21 | $42 | $69 | $45 |
Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $209 | $79 | $160 | $222 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $35 | $4 | $21 | $40 | $4 |
Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $63 | $5 | $17 | $40 | $8 |
Taxis | $58 | $20 | $42 | $12 | $9 | $41 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $13 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $28 | $13 | $97 | $39 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $8 | $9 | $217 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $110 | $43 | $77 | $93 | $53 |
Gym | $66 | $41 | $107 | $22 | $42 | $69 | $33 |
Yoga | $99 | $55 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $112 | $37 |
Massage | $56 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $101 | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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 | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
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 | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |