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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | February - May | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | May - September |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $959 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $1759 |
| Rent | $939 | $316 | $678 | $400 | $732 | $717 |
| Groceries | $188 | $161 | $157 | $91 | $87 | $148 |
| Dining out | $271 | $128 | $261 | $151 | $131 | $280 |
| Cafe | $57 | $35 | $56 | $21 | $18 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $88 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $15 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $95 |
| Taxis | $58 | $15 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $6 | $28 | $13 | $8 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $2 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $74 | $110 | $43 | $73 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $34 | $107 | $22 | $15 | $56 |
| Yoga | $99 | $71 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $56 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $20 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| 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 | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |