Berlin vs Bucharest vs Chiang Mai vs Medellin vs New York City vs Ubud

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Medellin ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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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 1,166,978 2,427,000 8,323,340 112,490
Official language(s) German Romanian Thai Spanish English (de facto) Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Low Low Very high Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October November - April January - April, December April - June, September - November May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $974 $1293 $5431 $1363
Rent $939 $615 $274 $732 $2891 $658
Groceries $188 $114 $169 $87 $383 $150
Dining out $271 $165 $108 $131 $656 $10
Cafe $57 $38 $45 $18 $72 $28
Coworking space $174 $133 $95 $96 $326 $106
Mobile internet $23 $7 $11 $16 $45 $3
Public transportation $88 $21 $60 $21 $220 $53
Taxis $58 $9 $20 $14 $78 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $10 $0 $30 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $8 $8 $100 $14
Museums and sights $37 $29 $8 $9 $74 $9
Nightlife $63 $45 $62 $73 $195 $118
Gym $66 $30 $41 $15 $55 $72
Yoga $99 $59 $55 $54 $197 $87
Massage $56 $31 $10 $20 $109 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange AIS, DTAC Claro, Tigo 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 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 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 Grab EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food 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 90 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow