Berlin vs Da Nang vs Istanbul vs Lviv vs Rio de Janeiro

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Istanbul ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 3,400,000 1,125,316 15,520,000 731,387 6,718,903
Official language(s) German Vietnamese Turkish Ukrainian Portuguese
Level of English Very high Low Low Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Galeรฃo International Airport
Most common months to visit May - September February - May April - June, September and October May - September January - March, December
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) TRY - Turkish Lira (โ‚บ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $959 $659 $922 $1833
Rent $939 $316 $354 $400 $1066
Groceries $188 $161 $44 $91 $95
Dining out $271 $128 $81 $151 $210
Cafe $57 $35 $18 $21 $25
Coworking space $174 $88 $49 $79 $130
Mobile internet $23 $4 $3 $4 $7
Public transportation $88 $15 $6 $5 $33
Taxis $58 $15 $6 $12 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $2 $16 $16
Sport and cultural events $64 $6 $11 $13 $55
Museums and sights $37 $2 $15 $9 $26
Nightlife $63 $74 $22 $43 $54
Gym $66 $34 $9 $22 $31
Yoga $99 $71 $23 $30 $40
Massage $56 $10 $15 $27 $32
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, Kyivstar Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 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 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Grab BiTaksi Uber, Uklon Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 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). Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
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 Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local 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 The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
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