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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1984 | $922 | $2498 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $965 | $400 | $1174 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $136 | $91 | $175 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $271 | $151 | $313 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $37 | $21 | $51 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $164 | $79 | $196 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $24 | $4 | $10 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $12 | $44 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $18 | $16 | $49 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $13 | $54 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $47 | $43 | $82 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $65 | $22 | $44 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $65 | $30 | $142 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $50 | $27 | $64 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |