Berlin vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Hanoi vs Ubud

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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 1,166,978 8,053,663 112,490
Official language(s) German Romanian Hungarian Thai Vietnamese Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High High Low Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October March - June, September - November November - April January, February, October - December May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1230 $974 $1167 $1363
Rent $939 $615 $499 $274 $503 $658
Groceries $188 $114 $108 $169 $151 $150
Dining out $271 $165 $202 $108 $134 $10
Cafe $57 $38 $29 $45 $39 $28
Coworking space $174 $133 $120 $95 $72 $106
Mobile internet $23 $7 $9 $11 $4 $3
Public transportation $88 $21 $36 $60 $20 $53
Taxis $58 $9 $27 $20 $13 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $10 $0 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $24 $8 $3 $14
Museums and sights $37 $29 $7 $8 $4 $9
Nightlife $63 $45 $43 $62 $89 $118
Gym $66 $30 $37 $41 $57 $72
Yoga $99 $59 $48 $55 $57 $87
Massage $56 $31 $26 $10 $21 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Viettel, Mobifone Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet 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 Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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 Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food 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 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow