Bangkok vs Berlin vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Prague vs Ubud vs Valencia

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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 5,680,000 3,400,000 8,850,000 8,323,340 1,305,737 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) Thai German Spanish English (de facto) Czech Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Very high Moderate Very high High Low Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December May - September March - May, October, November April - June, September - November June - October May - October March - June, September, October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2200 $1867 $5431 $1806 $1363 $1976
Rent $616 $939 $778 $2891 $780 $658 $869
Groceries $191 $188 $281 $383 $158 $150 $146
Dining out $168 $271 $182 $656 $240 $10 $292
Cafe $45 $57 $49 $72 $53 $28 $42
Coworking space $127 $174 $159 $326 $175 $106 $152
Mobile internet $23 $23 $25 $45 $24 $3 $16
Public transportation $32 $88 $11 $220 $61 $53 $38
Taxis $19 $58 $9 $78 $33 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $24 $30 $19 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $46 $64 $81 $100 $19 $14 $73
Museums and sights $21 $37 $20 $74 $35 $9 $44
Nightlife $50 $63 $64 $195 $50 $118 $66
Gym $96 $66 $69 $55 $56 $72 $34
Yoga $98 $99 $65 $197 $66 $87 $87
Massage $11 $56 $51 $109 $37 $10 $45
SIM card options AIS Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile Telkomsel, XL Axiata Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Grab Mytaxi, Uber Uber Uber, Lyft Uber, Liftago Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels 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. Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops 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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 844 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow