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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $959 | $659 | $922 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $316 | $354 | $400 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $161 | $44 | $91 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $128 | $81 | $151 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $35 | $18 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $88 | $49 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $4 | $3 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $15 | $6 | $5 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $15 | $6 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $6 | $11 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $2 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $74 | $22 | $43 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $34 | $9 | $22 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $71 | $23 | $30 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $10 | $15 | $27 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |