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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 517,000 8,323,340 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) German Romanian Hungarian Portuguese English (de facto) Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High High Very high Very high Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October March - June, September - November March - May, September, October April - June, September - November May - October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) USD - US Dollar ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1230 $1984 $5431 $1363 $1976
Rent $939 $615 $499 $965 $2891 $658 $869
Groceries $188 $114 $108 $136 $383 $150 $146
Dining out $271 $165 $202 $271 $656 $10 $292
Cafe $57 $38 $29 $37 $72 $28 $42
Coworking space $174 $133 $120 $164 $326 $106 $152
Mobile internet $23 $7 $9 $24 $45 $3 $16
Public transportation $88 $21 $36 $63 $220 $53 $38
Taxis $58 $9 $27 $27 $78 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $18 $30 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $24 $29 $100 $14 $73
Museums and sights $37 $29 $7 $24 $74 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $45 $43 $47 $195 $118 $66
Gym $66 $30 $37 $65 $55 $72 $34
Yoga $99 $59 $48 $65 $197 $87 $87
Massage $56 $31 $26 $50 $109 $10 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone AT&T, Verizon Telkomsel, XL Axiata Vodafone, Orange
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 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, FreeNow Uber, Lyft Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow