Berlin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,166,978
Official language(s) German Spanish Hungarian Thai
Level of English Very high Low High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November November - April
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places.
Remote worker visa Yes No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1230 $974
Rent $939 $480 $499 $274
Groceries $188 $82 $108 $169
Dining out $271 $174 $202 $108
Cafe $57 $22 $29 $45
Coworking space $174 $77 $120 $95
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $11
Public transportation $88 $23 $36 $60
Taxis $58 $28 $27 $20
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $10
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $8
Museums and sights $37 $7 $7 $8
Nightlife $63 $46 $43 $62
Gym $66 $15 $37 $41
Yoga $99 $57 $48 $55
Massage $56 $37 $26 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC
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 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables.
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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua
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 Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow