Berlin vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Chiang Mai vs Mexico City vs Ubud

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,166,978 8,850,000 112,490
Official language(s) German Hungarian Spanish Thai Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High High Low Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November September - December November - April March - May, October, November May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1321 $974 $1867 $1363
Rent $939 $499 $844 $274 $778 $658
Groceries $188 $108 $98 $169 $281 $150
Dining out $271 $202 $121 $108 $182 $10
Cafe $57 $29 $25 $45 $49 $28
Coworking space $174 $120 $95 $95 $159 $106
Mobile internet $23 $9 $11 $11 $25 $3
Public transportation $88 $36 $9 $60 $11 $53
Taxis $58 $27 $9 $20 $9 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $10 $24 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $24 $8 $81 $14
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $8 $20 $9
Nightlife $63 $43 $23 $62 $64 $118
Gym $66 $37 $14 $41 $69 $72
Yoga $99 $48 $19 $55 $65 $87
Massage $56 $26 $10 $10 $51 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal AIS, DTAC Telcel, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) 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 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow