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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Thai | Ukrainian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | November - April | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | 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 almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $974 | $922 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $274 | $400 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $169 | $91 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $108 | $151 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 | $21 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $95 | $79 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $60 | $5 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $20 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $8 | $13 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $62 | $43 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $41 | $22 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $55 | $30 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $27 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | 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). | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |