Berlin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Istanbul vs Ubud

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,125,316 15,520,000 112,490
Official language(s) German Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Turkish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Low High Low Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November February - May April - June, September and October May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1230 $959 $659 $1363
Rent $939 $480 $499 $316 $354 $658
Groceries $188 $82 $108 $161 $44 $150
Dining out $271 $174 $202 $128 $81 $10
Cafe $57 $22 $29 $35 $18 $28
Coworking space $174 $77 $120 $88 $49 $106
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $4 $3 $3
Public transportation $88 $23 $36 $15 $6 $53
Taxis $58 $28 $27 $15 $6 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $0 $2 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $6 $11 $14
Museums and sights $37 $7 $7 $2 $15 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $43 $74 $22 $118
Gym $66 $15 $37 $34 $9 $72
Yoga $99 $57 $48 $71 $23 $87
Massage $56 $37 $26 $10 $15 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab BiTaksi Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. 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. 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
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