Berlin vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Lviv vs New York City

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 1,125,316 8,053,663 731,387 8,323,340
Official language(s) German Vietnamese Vietnamese Ukrainian English (de facto)
Level of English Very high Low Moderate Low Very high
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit May - September February - May January, February, October - December May - September April - June, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $959 $1167 $922 $5431
Rent $939 $316 $503 $400 $2891
Groceries $188 $161 $151 $91 $383
Dining out $271 $128 $134 $151 $656
Cafe $57 $35 $39 $21 $72
Coworking space $174 $88 $72 $79 $326
Mobile internet $23 $4 $4 $4 $45
Public transportation $88 $15 $20 $5 $220
Taxis $58 $15 $13 $12 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $0 $16 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $6 $3 $13 $100
Museums and sights $37 $2 $4 $9 $74
Nightlife $63 $74 $89 $43 $195
Gym $66 $34 $57 $22 $55
Yoga $99 $71 $57 $30 $197
Massage $56 $10 $21 $27 $109
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar AT&T, Verizon
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 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 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon Uber, Lyft
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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). American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels 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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops 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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow