Berlin vs Hanoi vs Madrid vs Mexico City vs Prague vs Seoul vs Ubud

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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 8,053,663 6,578,0179 8,850,000 1,305,737 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) German Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Czech Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Moderate Moderate Moderate High Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September January, February, October - December March - May, September - November March - May, October, November June - October March - May, September - November May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) 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 most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1167 $2498 $1867 $1806 $2184 $1363
Rent $939 $503 $1174 $778 $780 $797 $658
Groceries $188 $151 $175 $281 $158 $356 $150
Dining out $271 $134 $313 $182 $240 $211 $10
Cafe $57 $39 $51 $49 $53 $69 $28
Coworking space $174 $72 $196 $159 $175 $222 $106
Mobile internet $23 $4 $10 $25 $24 $40 $3
Public transportation $88 $20 $78 $11 $61 $40 $53
Taxis $58 $13 $44 $9 $33 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $49 $24 $19 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $3 $54 $81 $19 $39 $14
Museums and sights $37 $4 $20 $20 $35 $6 $9
Nightlife $63 $89 $82 $64 $50 $93 $118
Gym $66 $57 $44 $69 $56 $69 $72
Yoga $99 $57 $142 $65 $66 $112 $87
Massage $56 $21 $64 $51 $37 $75 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Mobifone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus 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% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected 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 Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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 Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets 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 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow