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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $922 | $2498 | $1293 | $1759 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $316 | $400 | $1174 | $732 | $717 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $161 | $91 | $175 | $87 | $148 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $128 | $151 | $313 | $131 | $280 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $35 | $21 | $51 | $18 | $45 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $79 | $196 | $96 | $96 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $5 | $78 | $21 | $95 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $15 | $12 | $44 | $14 | $25 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $10 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $13 | $54 | $8 | $45 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $66 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $34 | $22 | $44 | $15 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $71 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $82 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $27 | $64 | $20 | $48 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |