Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Ukrainian | Korean | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $922 | $2184 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $939 | $400 | $797 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $188 | $91 | $356 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $271 | $151 | $211 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $57 | $21 | $69 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $79 | $222 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $4 | $40 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $5 | $40 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $58 | $12 | $41 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $16 | $13 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $13 | $39 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $9 | $6 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $93 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $66 | $22 | $69 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $99 | $30 | $112 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $56 | $27 | $75 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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). | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |