Berlin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Mexico City vs Ubud

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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,850,000 112,490
Official language(s) German Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Low High Moderate Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, October, November May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1230 $1167 $1867 $1363
Rent $939 $480 $499 $503 $778 $658
Groceries $188 $82 $108 $151 $281 $150
Dining out $271 $174 $202 $134 $182 $10
Cafe $57 $22 $29 $39 $49 $28
Coworking space $174 $77 $120 $72 $159 $106
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $4 $25 $3
Public transportation $88 $23 $36 $20 $11 $53
Taxis $58 $28 $27 $13 $9 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $0 $24 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $3 $81 $14
Museums and sights $37 $7 $7 $4 $20 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $43 $89 $64 $118
Gym $66 $15 $37 $57 $69 $72
Yoga $99 $57 $48 $57 $65 $87
Massage $56 $37 $26 $21 $51 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 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 Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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 Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads 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 family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street 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 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow