Austin vs Berlin vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Seoul vs Ubud

Austin 🇺🇸
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 926,426 3,400,000 1,768,073 1,166,978 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Hungarian Thai Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Very high High Low Moderate Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September March - June, September - November November - April March - May, September - November May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $1230 $974 $2184 $1363
Rent $1650 $939 $499 $274 $797 $658
Groceries $243 $188 $108 $169 $356 $150
Dining out $396 $271 $202 $108 $211 $10
Cafe $66 $57 $29 $45 $69 $28
Coworking space $331 $174 $120 $95 $222 $106
Mobile internet $40 $23 $9 $11 $40 $3
Public transportation $110 $88 $36 $60 $40 $53
Taxis $73 $58 $27 $20 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $10 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $24 $8 $39 $14
Museums and sights $11 $37 $7 $8 $6 $9
Nightlife $124 $63 $43 $62 $93 $118
Gym $62 $66 $37 $41 $69 $72
Yoga $139 $99 $48 $55 $112 $87
Massage $89 $56 $26 $10 $75 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. 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. 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets 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 30 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow