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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Very High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $1984 | $1759 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $939 | $503 | $965 | $717 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $188 | $151 | $136 | $148 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $271 | $134 | $271 | $280 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $57 | $39 | $37 | $45 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $164 | $96 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $24 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $63 | $95 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $58 | $13 | $27 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $18 | $10 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $29 | $45 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $24 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $47 | $66 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $66 | $57 | $65 | $56 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $65 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $21 | $50 | $48 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | 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%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 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, FreeNow | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |