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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $922 | $1867 | $5431 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $400 | $778 | $2891 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $91 | $281 | $383 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $151 | $182 | $656 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $21 | $49 | $72 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $79 | $159 | $326 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $5 | $11 | $220 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $78 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $16 | $24 | $30 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $13 | $81 | $100 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $43 | $64 | $195 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $22 | $69 | $55 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $30 | $65 | $197 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $27 | $51 | $109 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |