Berlin vs Budapest vs Istanbul vs Madrid vs Rio de Janeiro vs Ubud

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 15,520,000 6,578,0179 6,718,903 112,490
Official language(s) German Hungarian Turkish Spanish Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Galeão International Airport Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November April - June, September and October March - May, September - November January - March, December May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $659 $2498 $1833 $1363
Rent $939 $499 $354 $1174 $1066 $658
Groceries $188 $108 $44 $175 $95 $150
Dining out $271 $202 $81 $313 $210 $10
Cafe $57 $29 $18 $51 $25 $28
Coworking space $174 $120 $49 $196 $130 $106
Mobile internet $23 $9 $3 $10 $7 $3
Public transportation $88 $36 $6 $78 $33 $53
Taxis $58 $27 $6 $44 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $2 $49 $16 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $11 $54 $55 $14
Museums and sights $37 $7 $15 $20 $26 $9
Nightlife $63 $43 $22 $82 $54 $118
Gym $66 $37 $9 $44 $31 $72
Yoga $99 $48 $23 $142 $40 $87
Massage $56 $26 $15 $64 $32 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Tim, Claro, Vivo Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. 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 Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. 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 Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee 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! The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. 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 59 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow