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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | German | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1959 | $922 | $2498 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $939 | $678 | $400 | $1174 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $188 | $157 | $91 | $175 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $261 | $151 | $313 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $57 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $209 | $79 | $196 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $35 | $4 | $10 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $58 | $42 | $12 | $44 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $28 | $13 | $54 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $110 | $43 | $82 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $66 | $107 | $22 | $44 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $105 | $30 | $142 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $56 | $54 | $27 | $64 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger 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 madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |