Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | February - May | March - May, October, November | May - September | May - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $959 | $1867 | $1759 | $1363 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $316 | $778 | $717 | $658 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $161 | $281 | $148 | $150 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $128 | $182 | $280 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $35 | $49 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $88 | $159 | $96 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $15 | $11 | $95 | $53 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $15 | $9 | $25 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $24 | $10 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $6 | $81 | $45 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $2 | $20 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $74 | $64 | $66 | $118 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $34 | $69 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $71 | $65 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $10 | $51 | $48 | $10 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |