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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1167 | $922 | $2498 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $503 | $400 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $151 | $91 | $175 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $134 | $151 | $313 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $39 | $21 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $72 | $79 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $4 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $20 | $5 | $78 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $13 | $12 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $16 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $3 | $13 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $4 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $89 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $57 | $22 | $44 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $57 | $30 | $142 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $21 | $27 | $64 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |