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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | February - May | January, February, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) |
| 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 in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $959 | $1167 | $922 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $316 | $503 | $400 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $161 | $151 | $91 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $128 | $134 | $151 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $35 | $39 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $88 | $72 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $15 | $20 | $5 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $15 | $13 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $6 | $3 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $2 | $4 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $74 | $89 | $43 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $34 | $57 | $22 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $71 | $57 | $30 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $27 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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 | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |