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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $922 | $1867 | $1833 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $400 | $778 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $91 | $281 | $95 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $151 | $182 | $210 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $21 | $49 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $79 | $159 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $4 | $25 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $5 | $11 | $33 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $16 | $24 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $13 | $81 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $43 | $64 | $54 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $22 | $69 | $31 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $30 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $27 | $51 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |