Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
|
Berlin 🇩🇪
|
Da Nang 🇻🇳
|
Hanoi 🇻🇳
|
Istanbul 🇹🇷
|
New York City 🇺🇸
|
Sofia 🇧🇬
|
Ubud 🇮🇩
|
|
Population | 5,680,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Thai | German | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Turkish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Very high | High | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | May - September | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2200 | $959 | $1167 | $659 | $5431 | $1289 | $1363 |
Rent | $616 | $939 | $316 | $503 | $354 | $2891 | $567 | $658 |
Groceries | $191 | $188 | $161 | $151 | $44 | $383 | $10 | $150 |
Dining out | $168 | $271 | $128 | $134 | $81 | $656 | $227 | $10 |
Cafe | $45 | $57 | $35 | $39 | $18 | $72 | $27 | $28 |
Coworking space | $127 | $174 | $88 | $72 | $49 | $326 | $140 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $23 | $4 | $4 | $3 | $45 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $32 | $88 | $15 | $20 | $6 | $220 | $30 | $53 |
Taxis | $19 | $58 | $15 | $13 | $6 | $78 | $12 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $0 | $0 | $2 | $30 | $40 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $64 | $6 | $3 | $11 | $100 | $18 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $37 | $2 | $4 | $15 | $74 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $50 | $63 | $74 | $89 | $22 | $195 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $96 | $66 | $34 | $57 | $9 | $55 | $23 | $72 |
Yoga | $98 | $99 | $71 | $57 | $23 | $197 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $11 | $56 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $109 | $29 | $10 |
SIM card options | AIS | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Grab | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |