Berlin vs Hanoi vs Istanbul vs Lviv vs Mexico City vs Porto vs Ubud

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Population 3,400,000 8,053,663 15,520,000 731,387 8,850,000 237,559 112,490
Official language(s) German Vietnamese Turkish Ukrainian Spanish Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Moderate Low Low Moderate Very High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) 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 May - September May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) 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 everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1167 $659 $922 $1867 $1759 $1363
Rent $939 $503 $354 $400 $778 $717 $658
Groceries $188 $151 $44 $91 $281 $148 $150
Dining out $271 $134 $81 $151 $182 $280 $10
Cafe $57 $39 $18 $21 $49 $45 $28
Coworking space $174 $72 $49 $79 $159 $96 $106
Mobile internet $23 $4 $3 $4 $25 $21 $3
Public transportation $88 $20 $6 $5 $11 $95 $53
Taxis $58 $13 $6 $12 $9 $25 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $2 $16 $24 $10 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $3 $11 $13 $81 $45 $14
Museums and sights $37 $4 $15 $9 $20 $24 $9
Nightlife $63 $89 $22 $43 $64 $66 $118
Gym $66 $57 $9 $22 $69 $56 $72
Yoga $99 $57 $23 $30 $65 $82 $87
Massage $56 $21 $15 $27 $51 $48 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS 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, cafés and bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Grab, GoViet BiTaksi Uber, Uklon Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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 A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa 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, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars 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 46 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow