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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $922 | $1867 | $2359 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $503 | $400 | $778 | $1036 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $151 | $91 | $281 | $236 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $134 | $151 | $182 | $371 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $39 | $21 | $49 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $79 | $159 | $157 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $5 | $11 | $12 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $13 | $12 | $9 | $48 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $16 | $24 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $13 | $81 | $35 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $57 | $22 | $69 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $30 | $65 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $21 | $27 | $51 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |