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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | May - September | December - April | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $922 | $2359 | $1833 |
| Rent | $939 | $503 | $400 | $1036 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $188 | $151 | $91 | $236 | $95 |
| Dining out | $271 | $134 | $151 | $371 | $210 |
| Cafe | $57 | $39 | $21 | $43 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $79 | $157 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $5 | $12 | $33 |
| Taxis | $58 | $13 | $12 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $13 | $35 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $43 | $117 | $54 |
| Gym | $66 | $57 | $22 | $37 | $31 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $30 | $163 | $40 |
| Massage | $56 | $21 | $27 | $75 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, 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%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| 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. | 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). | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |