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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1549 | $1167 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $1363 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $618 | $503 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $658 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $129 | $151 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $150 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $269 | $134 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $10 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $32 | $39 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $151 | $72 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $55 | $20 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $53 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $19 | $3 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $15 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $118 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $36 | $57 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $56 | $57 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $30 | $21 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |