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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | German | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | May - September | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $922 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $939 | $400 | $778 | $2891 | $923 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $188 | $91 | $281 | $383 | $127 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $271 | $151 | $182 | $656 | $207 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $57 | $21 | $49 | $72 | $42 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $79 | $159 | $326 | $160 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $5 | $11 | $220 | $17 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $58 | $12 | $9 | $78 | $9 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $16 | $24 | $30 | $49 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $13 | $81 | $100 | $97 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $64 | $195 | $77 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $66 | $22 | $69 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $30 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $56 | $27 | $51 | $109 | $101 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |