Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 3,400,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | German | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1959 | $922 | $2498 | $1759 | $2184 |
Rent | $939 | $678 | $400 | $1174 | $717 | $797 |
Groceries | $188 | $157 | $91 | $175 | $148 | $356 |
Dining out | $271 | $261 | $151 | $313 | $280 | $211 |
Cafe | $57 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $45 | $69 |
Coworking space | $174 | $209 | $79 | $196 | $96 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $35 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $40 |
Public transportation | $88 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $95 | $40 |
Taxis | $58 | $42 | $12 | $44 | $25 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $10 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $28 | $13 | $54 | $45 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $24 | $6 |
Nightlife | $63 | $110 | $43 | $82 | $66 | $93 |
Gym | $66 | $107 | $22 | $44 | $56 | $69 |
Yoga | $99 | $105 | $30 | $142 | $82 | $112 |
Massage | $56 | $54 | $27 | $64 | $48 | $75 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 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. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |