Berlin vs Hanoi vs Istanbul vs Lviv vs Mexico City vs Playa del Carmen vs Ubud

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Istanbul ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 3,400,000 8,053,663 15,520,000 731,387 8,850,000 259,453 112,490
Official language(s) German Vietnamese Turkish Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Moderate Low Low Moderate Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September January, February, October - December April - June, September and October May - September March - May, October, November January - May, October - December May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) TRY - Turkish Lira (โ‚บ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1167 $659 $922 $1867 $2143 $1363
Rent $939 $503 $354 $400 $778 $923 $658
Groceries $188 $151 $44 $91 $281 $127 $150
Dining out $271 $134 $81 $151 $182 $207 $10
Cafe $57 $39 $18 $21 $49 $42 $28
Coworking space $174 $72 $49 $79 $159 $160 $106
Mobile internet $23 $4 $3 $4 $25 $21 $3
Public transportation $88 $20 $6 $5 $11 $17 $53
Taxis $58 $13 $6 $12 $9 $9 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $2 $16 $24 $49 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $3 $11 $13 $81 $97 $14
Museums and sights $37 $4 $15 $9 $20 $217 $9
Nightlife $63 $89 $22 $43 $64 $77 $118
Gym $66 $57 $9 $22 $69 $42 $72
Yoga $99 $57 $23 $30 $65 $54 $87
Massage $56 $21 $15 $27 $51 $101 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Grab, GoViet BiTaksi Uber, Uklon Uber N/A Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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 Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's 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 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow