Berlin vs Budapest vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Ubud vs Valencia

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,850,000 880,691 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) German Hungarian Spanish Spanish Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Moderate Low Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November March - May, October, November December - April May - October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) 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 almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1867 $2359 $1363 $1976
Rent $939 $499 $778 $1036 $658 $869
Groceries $188 $108 $281 $236 $150 $146
Dining out $271 $202 $182 $371 $10 $292
Cafe $57 $29 $49 $43 $28 $42
Coworking space $174 $120 $159 $157 $106 $152
Mobile internet $23 $9 $25 $21 $3 $16
Public transportation $88 $36 $11 $12 $53 $38
Taxis $58 $27 $9 $48 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $24 $0 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $81 $35 $14 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $20 $9 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $43 $64 $117 $118 $66
Gym $66 $37 $69 $37 $72 $34
Yoga $99 $48 $65 $163 $87 $87
Massage $56 $26 $51 $75 $10 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar 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, round up elsewhere 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 Uber, Tu Chofer 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 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. 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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja 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) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks 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 7 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow