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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 731,387 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Ukrainian | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $922 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $400 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $91 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $151 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $21 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $79 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $5 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $12 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $13 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $22 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $30 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $27 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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). | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |