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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $1959 | $922 | $2143 |
| Rent | $939 | $503 | $678 | $400 | $923 |
| Groceries | $188 | $151 | $157 | $91 | $127 |
| Dining out | $271 | $134 | $261 | $151 | $207 |
| Cafe | $57 | $39 | $56 | $21 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $209 | $79 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $63 | $5 | $17 |
| Taxis | $58 | $13 | $42 | $12 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $28 | $13 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $110 | $43 | $77 |
| Gym | $66 | $57 | $107 | $22 | $42 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $105 | $30 | $54 |
| Massage | $56 | $21 | $54 | $27 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | N/A |
| Tap water | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |