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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Greek | Portuguese | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | 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 everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1959 | $1759 | $2184 | $1363 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $678 | $717 | $797 | $658 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $157 | $148 | $356 | $150 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $261 | $280 | $211 | $10 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $56 | $45 | $69 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $209 | $96 | $222 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $35 | $21 | $40 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $63 | $95 | $40 | $53 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $42 | $25 | $41 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $45 | $10 | $13 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $28 | $45 | $39 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $8 | $24 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $110 | $66 | $93 | $118 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $107 | $56 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $105 | $82 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $54 | $48 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |