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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $1959 | $922 | $1867 | $5431 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $678 | $400 | $778 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $157 | $91 | $281 | $383 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $261 | $151 | $182 | $656 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $56 | $21 | $49 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $209 | $79 | $159 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $35 | $4 | $25 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $220 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $42 | $12 | $9 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $45 | $16 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $28 | $13 | $81 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $110 | $43 | $64 | $195 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $107 | $22 | $69 | $55 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $105 | $30 | $65 | $197 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $54 | $27 | $51 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon |
| 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |