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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Ukrainian | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | May - September | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $922 | $5431 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $400 | $2891 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $91 | $383 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $151 | $656 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $21 | $72 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $79 | $326 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $45 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $5 | $220 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $12 | $78 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $16 | $30 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $13 | $100 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $9 | $74 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $43 | $195 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $22 | $55 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $30 | $197 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $27 | $109 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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). | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |