Berlin vs Hanoi vs Madrid vs Mexico City vs Tbilisi vs Ubud

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 3,400,000 8,053,663 6,578,0179 8,850,000 1,108,700 112,490
Official language(s) German Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Georgian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Moderate Moderate Moderate Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September January, February, October - December March - May, September - November March - May, October, November March - June May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1167 $2498 $1867 $1462 $1363
Rent $939 $503 $1174 $778 $752 $658
Groceries $188 $151 $175 $281 $112 $150
Dining out $271 $134 $313 $182 $169 $10
Cafe $57 $39 $51 $49 $45 $28
Coworking space $174 $72 $196 $159 $125 $106
Mobile internet $23 $4 $10 $25 $4 $3
Public transportation $88 $20 $78 $11 $8 $53
Taxis $58 $13 $44 $9 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $49 $24 $27 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $3 $54 $81 $21 $14
Museums and sights $37 $4 $20 $20 $9 $9
Nightlife $63 $89 $82 $64 $53 $118
Gym $66 $57 $44 $69 $33 $72
Yoga $99 $57 $142 $65 $37 $87
Massage $56 $21 $64 $51 $53 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Mobifone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline 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%. Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. 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 Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli 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 Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine 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 85 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow