Berlin vs Bucharest vs Madrid vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Ubud

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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 6,578,0179 8,850,000 8,323,340 112,490
Official language(s) German Romanian Spanish Spanish English (de facto) Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Moderate Moderate Very high Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October March - May, September - November March - May, October, November April - June, September - November May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $2498 $1867 $5431 $1363
Rent $939 $615 $1174 $778 $2891 $658
Groceries $188 $114 $175 $281 $383 $150
Dining out $271 $165 $313 $182 $656 $10
Cafe $57 $38 $51 $49 $72 $28
Coworking space $174 $133 $196 $159 $326 $106
Mobile internet $23 $7 $10 $25 $45 $3
Public transportation $88 $21 $78 $11 $220 $53
Taxis $58 $9 $44 $9 $78 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $49 $24 $30 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $54 $81 $100 $14
Museums and sights $37 $29 $20 $20 $74 $9
Nightlife $63 $45 $82 $64 $195 $118
Gym $66 $30 $44 $69 $55 $72
Yoga $99 $59 $142 $65 $197 $87
Massage $56 $31 $64 $51 $109 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon 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 Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber Uber, Lyft Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) 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
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow