Berlin vs Bogota vs Istanbul vs Porto vs Ubud

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 15,520,000 237,559 112,490
Official language(s) German Spanish Turkish Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Low Low Very High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Istanbul Airport (IST) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - June, September and October May - September May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $659 $1759 $1363
Rent $939 $480 $354 $717 $658
Groceries $188 $82 $44 $148 $150
Dining out $271 $174 $81 $280 $10
Cafe $57 $22 $18 $45 $28
Coworking space $174 $77 $49 $96 $106
Mobile internet $23 $11 $3 $21 $3
Public transportation $88 $23 $6 $95 $53
Taxis $58 $28 $6 $25 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $2 $10 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $11 $45 $14
Museums and sights $37 $7 $15 $24 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $22 $66 $118
Gym $66 $15 $9 $56 $72
Yoga $99 $57 $23 $82 $87
Massage $56 $37 $15 $48 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, MEO, NOS 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 Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 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 Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify BiTaksi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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 Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight 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 Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee 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 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow