Berlin vs Hanoi vs Istanbul vs Mexico City vs Ubud

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 8,053,663 15,520,000 8,850,000 112,490
Official language(s) German Vietnamese Turkish Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Moderate Low Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September January, February, October - December April - June, September and October March - May, October, November May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) 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 Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1167 $659 $1867 $1363
Rent $939 $503 $354 $778 $658
Groceries $188 $151 $44 $281 $150
Dining out $271 $134 $81 $182 $10
Cafe $57 $39 $18 $49 $28
Coworking space $174 $72 $49 $159 $106
Mobile internet $23 $4 $3 $25 $3
Public transportation $88 $20 $6 $11 $53
Taxis $58 $13 $6 $9 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $2 $24 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $3 $11 $81 $14
Museums and sights $37 $4 $15 $20 $9
Nightlife $63 $89 $22 $64 $118
Gym $66 $57 $9 $69 $72
Yoga $99 $57 $23 $65 $87
Massage $56 $21 $15 $51 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom 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, cafés and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Grab, GoViet BiTaksi Uber Grab, GoJek
Tap water 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 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.
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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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 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
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow