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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | German | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $922 | $2498 | $1759 |
| Rent | $939 | $400 | $1174 | $717 |
| Groceries | $188 | $91 | $175 | $148 |
| Dining out | $271 | $151 | $313 | $280 |
| Cafe | $57 | $21 | $51 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $79 | $196 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $10 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $5 | $78 | $95 |
| Taxis | $58 | $12 | $44 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $16 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $13 | $54 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $9 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $22 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $30 | $142 | $82 |
| Massage | $56 | $27 | $64 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 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 |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |