Berlin vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Madrid vs Mexico City vs Ubud

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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 6,578,0179 8,850,000 112,490
Official language(s) German Hungarian Spanish Spanish Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High High Moderate Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November September - December March - May, September - November March - May, October, November May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1321 $2498 $1867 $1363
Rent $939 $499 $844 $1174 $778 $658
Groceries $188 $108 $98 $175 $281 $150
Dining out $271 $202 $121 $313 $182 $10
Cafe $57 $29 $25 $51 $49 $28
Coworking space $174 $120 $95 $196 $159 $106
Mobile internet $23 $9 $11 $10 $25 $3
Public transportation $88 $36 $9 $78 $11 $53
Taxis $58 $27 $9 $44 $9 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $49 $24 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $24 $54 $81 $14
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $20 $20 $9
Nightlife $63 $43 $23 $82 $64 $118
Gym $66 $37 $14 $44 $69 $72
Yoga $99 $48 $19 $142 $65 $87
Massage $56 $26 $10 $64 $51 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 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 Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas 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! 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 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow