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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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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | May - September | March - May, October, November | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $922 | $1867 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $400 | $778 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $91 | $281 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $151 | $182 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $21 | $49 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $79 | $159 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $25 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $5 | $11 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $12 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $16 | $24 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $13 | $81 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $9 | $20 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $64 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $22 | $69 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $30 | $65 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $27 | $51 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! | 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, 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |