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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | January, February, October - December | May - September | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $1167 | $922 | $1759 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $503 | $400 | $717 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $151 | $91 | $148 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $134 | $151 | $280 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $39 | $21 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $72 | $79 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $20 | $5 | $95 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $13 | $12 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $16 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $3 | $13 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $4 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $89 | $43 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $57 | $22 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $57 | $30 | $82 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |