Berlin vs Budapest vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Playa del Carmen vs Ubud

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,850,000 880,691 259,453 112,490
Official language(s) German Hungarian Spanish Spanish Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Moderate Low Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November March - May, October, November December - April January - May, October - December May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1867 $2359 $2143 $1363
Rent $939 $499 $778 $1036 $923 $658
Groceries $188 $108 $281 $236 $127 $150
Dining out $271 $202 $182 $371 $207 $10
Cafe $57 $29 $49 $43 $42 $28
Coworking space $174 $120 $159 $157 $160 $106
Mobile internet $23 $9 $25 $21 $21 $3
Public transportation $88 $36 $11 $12 $17 $53
Taxis $58 $27 $9 $48 $9 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $24 $0 $49 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $81 $35 $97 $14
Museums and sights $37 $7 $20 $9 $217 $9
Nightlife $63 $43 $64 $117 $77 $118
Gym $66 $37 $69 $37 $42 $72
Yoga $99 $48 $65 $163 $54 $87
Massage $56 $26 $51 $75 $101 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole 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 Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's 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 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow