Berlin vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Mexico City vs Ubud vs Valencia

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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,850,000 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) German Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Moderate Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, October, November May - October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1167 $1867 $1363 $1976
Rent $939 $499 $503 $778 $658 $869
Groceries $188 $108 $151 $281 $150 $146
Dining out $271 $202 $134 $182 $10 $292
Cafe $57 $29 $39 $49 $28 $42
Coworking space $174 $120 $72 $159 $106 $152
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $25 $3 $16
Public transportation $88 $36 $20 $11 $53 $38
Taxis $58 $27 $13 $9 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $24 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $3 $81 $14 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $43 $89 $64 $118 $66
Gym $66 $37 $57 $69 $72 $34
Yoga $99 $48 $57 $65 $87 $87
Massage $56 $26 $21 $51 $10 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 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 Grab, GoViet Uber 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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. 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food 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 Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow