Berlin vs Bucharest vs Mexico City vs Prague vs Sofia vs Ubud

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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 8,850,000 1,305,737 1,270,169 112,490
Official language(s) German Romanian Spanish Czech Bulgarian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Moderate High High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October March - May, October, November June - October April-June, September-October May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1867 $1806 $1289 $1363
Rent $939 $615 $778 $780 $567 $658
Groceries $188 $114 $281 $158 $10 $150
Dining out $271 $165 $182 $240 $227 $10
Cafe $57 $38 $49 $53 $27 $28
Coworking space $174 $133 $159 $175 $140 $106
Mobile internet $23 $7 $25 $24 $10 $3
Public transportation $88 $21 $11 $61 $30 $53
Taxis $58 $9 $9 $33 $12 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $24 $19 $40 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $81 $19 $18 $14
Museums and sights $37 $29 $20 $35 $12 $9
Nightlife $63 $45 $64 $50 $82 $118
Gym $66 $30 $69 $56 $23 $72
Yoga $99 $59 $65 $66 $62 $87
Massage $56 $31 $51 $37 $29 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile A1, Telenor, Vivacom 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% for restaurants, bars and services 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Uber Uber, Liftago TaxiMe, TaxiStars Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. 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 279 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow