Berlin vs Budapest vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Ubud

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,850,000 8,323,340 112,490
Official language(s) German Hungarian Spanish English (de facto) Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Moderate Very high Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November March - May, October, November April - June, September - November May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) 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 everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1867 $5431 $1363
Rent $939 $499 $778 $2891 $658
Groceries $188 $108 $281 $383 $150
Dining out $271 $202 $182 $656 $10
Cafe $57 $29 $49 $72 $28
Coworking space $174 $120 $159 $326 $106
Mobile internet $23 $9 $25 $45 $3
Public transportation $88 $36 $11 $220 $53
Taxis $58 $27 $9 $78 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $24 $30 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $81 $100 $14
Museums and sights $37 $7 $20 $74 $9
Nightlife $63 $43 $64 $195 $118
Gym $66 $37 $69 $55 $72
Yoga $99 $48 $65 $197 $87
Massage $56 $26 $51 $109 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon 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 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Uber, Lyft Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. 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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. 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) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants 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 309 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow