Berlin vs Bogota vs Istanbul vs New York City vs Prague vs Ubud

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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 15,520,000 8,323,340 1,305,737 112,490
Official language(s) German Spanish Turkish English (de facto) Czech Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Low Low Very high High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Istanbul Airport (IST) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - June, September and October April - June, September - November June - October May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $659 $5431 $1806 $1363
Rent $939 $480 $354 $2891 $780 $658
Groceries $188 $82 $44 $383 $158 $150
Dining out $271 $174 $81 $656 $240 $10
Cafe $57 $22 $18 $72 $53 $28
Coworking space $174 $77 $49 $326 $175 $106
Mobile internet $23 $11 $3 $45 $24 $3
Public transportation $88 $23 $6 $220 $61 $53
Taxis $58 $28 $6 $78 $33 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $2 $30 $19 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $11 $100 $19 $14
Museums and sights $37 $7 $15 $74 $35 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $22 $195 $50 $118
Gym $66 $15 $9 $55 $56 $72
Yoga $99 $57 $23 $197 $66 $87
Massage $56 $37 $15 $109 $37 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Turkcell, Turk Telekom AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify BiTaksi Uber, Lyft Uber, Liftago Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. 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! 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 Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés 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 options on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow