Berlin vs Budapest vs Mexico City vs Sofia vs Ubud vs Valencia

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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,850,000 1,270,169 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) German Hungarian Spanish Bulgarian Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Moderate High Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November March - May, October, November April-June, September-October May - October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1867 $1289 $1363 $1976
Rent $939 $499 $778 $567 $658 $869
Groceries $188 $108 $281 $10 $150 $146
Dining out $271 $202 $182 $227 $10 $292
Cafe $57 $29 $49 $27 $28 $42
Coworking space $174 $120 $159 $140 $106 $152
Mobile internet $23 $9 $25 $10 $3 $16
Public transportation $88 $36 $11 $30 $53 $38
Taxis $58 $27 $9 $12 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $24 $40 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $81 $18 $14 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $20 $12 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $43 $64 $82 $118 $66
Gym $66 $37 $69 $23 $72 $34
Yoga $99 $48 $65 $62 $87 $87
Massage $56 $26 $51 $29 $10 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom Telkomsel, XL Axiata Vodafone, Orange
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, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber TaxiMe, TaxiStars Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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 Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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) Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow