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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | German | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $1833 |
| Rent | $939 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $188 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $95 |
| Dining out | $271 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $210 |
| Cafe | $57 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $33 |
| Taxis | $58 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $54 |
| Gym | $66 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $31 |
| Yoga | $99 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $56 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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 día (cheap set lunch menus) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |