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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| 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 in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $659 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $2184 |
| Rent | $939 | $316 | $354 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $797 |
| Groceries | $188 | $161 | $44 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $128 | $81 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $211 |
| Cafe | $57 | $35 | $18 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $49 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $6 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $40 |
| Taxis | $58 | $15 | $6 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $11 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $22 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $93 |
| Gym | $66 | $34 | $9 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $71 | $23 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $15 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |