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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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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 |
| 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) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $1959 | $922 | $2498 |
| Rent | $939 | $503 | $678 | $400 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $188 | $151 | $157 | $91 | $175 |
| Dining out | $271 | $134 | $261 | $151 | $313 |
| Cafe | $57 | $39 | $56 | $21 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $209 | $79 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $63 | $5 | $78 |
| Taxis | $58 | $13 | $42 | $12 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $28 | $13 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $110 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $57 | $107 | $22 | $44 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $105 | $30 | $142 |
| Massage | $56 | $21 | $54 | $27 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | 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 | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow |