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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | German | Ukrainian | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $922 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $939 | $400 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $188 | $91 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $151 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $57 | $21 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $79 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $5 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $58 | $12 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $16 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $13 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $9 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $66 | $22 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $30 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $56 | $27 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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). | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |