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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $922 | $2498 | $1867 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $400 | $1174 | $778 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $91 | $175 | $281 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $151 | $313 | $182 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $21 | $51 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $79 | $196 | $159 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $5 | $78 | $11 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $12 | $44 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $16 | $49 | $24 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $13 | $54 | $81 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $9 | $20 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $82 | $64 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $22 | $44 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $30 | $142 | $65 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $27 | $64 | $51 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |