|
Berlin 🇩🇪
|
Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
|
Cape Town 🇿🇦
|
Madrid 🇪🇸
|
Sofia 🇧🇬
|
Ubud 🇮🇩
|
|
| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1549 | $2498 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $618 | $1174 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $129 | $175 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $269 | $313 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $32 | $51 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $151 | $196 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $27 | $10 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $55 | $78 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $21 | $44 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $49 | $49 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $19 | $54 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $43 | $82 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $36 | $44 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $56 | $142 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $30 | $64 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 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 | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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! | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |