Berlin vs Budapest vs Istanbul vs Panama City vs Seoul vs Ubud

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 15,520,000 880,691 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) German Hungarian Turkish Spanish Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Low Low Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November April - June, September and October December - April March - May, September - November May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) KRW - South Korean won (₩) 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 almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $659 $2359 $2184 $1363
Rent $939 $499 $354 $1036 $797 $658
Groceries $188 $108 $44 $236 $356 $150
Dining out $271 $202 $81 $371 $211 $10
Cafe $57 $29 $18 $43 $69 $28
Coworking space $174 $120 $49 $157 $222 $106
Mobile internet $23 $9 $3 $21 $40 $3
Public transportation $88 $36 $6 $12 $40 $53
Taxis $58 $27 $6 $48 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $2 $0 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $11 $35 $39 $14
Museums and sights $37 $7 $15 $9 $6 $9
Nightlife $63 $43 $22 $117 $93 $118
Gym $66 $37 $9 $37 $69 $72
Yoga $99 $48 $23 $163 $112 $87
Massage $56 $26 $15 $75 $75 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus 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 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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 Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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 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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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 Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks 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 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow