Austin vs Berlin vs Budapest vs Larnaca vs Lisbon vs New York City vs Ubud

Austin 🇺🇸
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 926,426 3,400,000 1,768,073 144,900 517,000 8,323,340 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Hungarian Greek Portuguese English (de facto) Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Very high High High Very high Very high Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September March - June, September - November March - May, October - December March - May, September, October April - June, September - November May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) USD - US Dollar ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $1230 $1959 $1984 $5431 $1363
Rent $1650 $939 $499 $678 $965 $2891 $658
Groceries $243 $188 $108 $157 $136 $383 $150
Dining out $396 $271 $202 $261 $271 $656 $10
Cafe $66 $57 $29 $56 $37 $72 $28
Coworking space $331 $174 $120 $209 $164 $326 $106
Mobile internet $40 $23 $9 $35 $24 $45 $3
Public transportation $110 $88 $36 $63 $63 $220 $53
Taxis $73 $58 $27 $42 $27 $78 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $45 $18 $30 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $24 $28 $29 $100 $14
Museums and sights $11 $37 $7 $8 $24 $74 $9
Nightlife $124 $63 $43 $110 $47 $195 $118
Gym $62 $66 $37 $107 $65 $55 $72
Yoga $139 $99 $48 $105 $65 $197 $87
Massage $89 $56 $26 $54 $50 $109 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone AT&T, Verizon Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi nTaxi Uber, FreeNow Uber, Lyft Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 401 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow