Austin vs Budapest vs Istanbul vs Lisbon vs Panama City vs Ubud

Austin 🇺🇸
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 15,520,000 517,000 880,691 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Turkish Portuguese Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Low Very high Low Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 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, September, October December - April May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $659 $1984 $2359 $1363
Rent $1650 $499 $354 $965 $1036 $658
Groceries $243 $108 $44 $136 $236 $150
Dining out $396 $202 $81 $271 $371 $10
Cafe $66 $29 $18 $37 $43 $28
Coworking space $331 $120 $49 $164 $157 $106
Mobile internet $40 $9 $3 $24 $21 $3
Public transportation $110 $36 $6 $63 $12 $53
Taxis $73 $27 $6 $27 $48 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $2 $18 $0 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $11 $29 $35 $14
Museums and sights $11 $7 $15 $24 $9 $9
Nightlife $124 $43 $22 $47 $117 $118
Gym $62 $37 $9 $65 $37 $72
Yoga $139 $48 $23 $65 $163 $87
Massage $89 $26 $15 $50 $75 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone Claro, Movistar 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 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Uber, FreeNow Uber, Tu Chofer Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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 Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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 Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja 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 Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks 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 401 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow