Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $1759 | $2184 | $1289 | $1363 |
Rent | $939 | $503 | $717 | $797 | $567 | $658 |
Groceries | $188 | $151 | $148 | $356 | $10 | $150 |
Dining out | $271 | $134 | $280 | $211 | $227 | $10 |
Cafe | $57 | $39 | $45 | $69 | $27 | $28 |
Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $96 | $222 | $140 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $21 | $40 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $95 | $40 | $30 | $53 |
Taxis | $58 | $13 | $25 | $41 | $12 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $10 | $13 | $40 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $24 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $66 | $93 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $66 | $57 | $56 | $69 | $23 | $72 |
Yoga | $99 | $57 | $82 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $56 | $21 | $48 | $75 | $29 | $10 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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%. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |