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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - May, October - December | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $2143 | $1833 |
| Rent | $939 | $503 | $354 | $400 | $923 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $188 | $151 | $44 | $91 | $127 | $95 |
| Dining out | $271 | $134 | $81 | $151 | $207 | $210 |
| Cafe | $57 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $42 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $49 | $79 | $160 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $6 | $5 | $17 | $33 |
| Taxis | $58 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $11 | $13 | $97 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $22 | $43 | $77 | $54 |
| Gym | $66 | $57 | $9 | $22 | $42 | $31 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $54 | $40 |
| Massage | $56 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $101 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |