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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Czech | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | May - September | May - September | June - October | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $922 | $1759 | $1806 | $1833 |
| Rent | $939 | $316 | $400 | $717 | $780 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $188 | $161 | $91 | $148 | $158 | $95 |
| Dining out | $271 | $128 | $151 | $280 | $240 | $210 |
| Cafe | $57 | $35 | $21 | $45 | $53 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $79 | $96 | $175 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $5 | $95 | $61 | $33 |
| Taxis | $58 | $15 | $12 | $25 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $16 | $10 | $19 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $13 | $45 | $19 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $43 | $66 | $50 | $54 |
| Gym | $66 | $34 | $22 | $56 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $99 | $71 | $30 | $82 | $66 | $40 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $27 | $48 | $37 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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, 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |