Berlin vs Larnaca vs Lviv vs Madrid

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 144,900 731,387 6,578,0179
Official language(s) German Greek Ukrainian Spanish
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Most common months to visit May - September March - May, October - December May - September March - May, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1959 $922 $2498
Rent $939 $678 $400 $1174
Groceries $188 $157 $91 $175
Dining out $271 $261 $151 $313
Cafe $57 $56 $21 $51
Coworking space $174 $209 $79 $196
Mobile internet $23 $35 $4 $10
Public transportation $88 $63 $5 $78
Taxis $58 $42 $12 $44
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $45 $16 $49
Sport and cultural events $64 $28 $13 $54
Museums and sights $37 $8 $9 $20
Nightlife $63 $110 $43 $82
Gym $66 $107 $22 $44
Yoga $99 $105 $30 $142
Massage $56 $54 $27 $64
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone, Kyivstar Orange, Movistar, Vodafone
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.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber nTaxi Uber, Uklon Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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.
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
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!
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