Austin vs Budapest vs Istanbul vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Ubud

Austin 🇺🇸
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 15,520,000 8,850,000 8,323,340 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Turkish Spanish English (de facto) Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Very high Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November April - June, September and October March - May, October, November April - June, September - November May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in most places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $659 $1867 $5431 $1363
Rent $1650 $499 $354 $778 $2891 $658
Groceries $243 $108 $44 $281 $383 $150
Dining out $396 $202 $81 $182 $656 $10
Cafe $66 $29 $18 $49 $72 $28
Coworking space $331 $120 $49 $159 $326 $106
Mobile internet $40 $9 $3 $25 $45 $3
Public transportation $110 $36 $6 $11 $220 $53
Taxis $73 $27 $6 $9 $78 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $2 $24 $30 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $11 $81 $100 $14
Museums and sights $11 $7 $15 $20 $74 $9
Nightlife $124 $43 $22 $64 $195 $118
Gym $62 $37 $9 $69 $55 $72
Yoga $139 $48 $23 $65 $197 $87
Massage $89 $26 $15 $51 $109 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 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 Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Uber Uber, Lyft Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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 Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) 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 47 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow