Berlin vs Istanbul vs Porto vs Prague vs Ubud vs Valencia

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 15,520,000 237,559 1,305,737 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) German Turkish Portuguese Czech Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Very High High Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September April - June, September and October May - September June - October May - October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $659 $1759 $1806 $1363 $1976
Rent $939 $354 $717 $780 $658 $869
Groceries $188 $44 $148 $158 $150 $146
Dining out $271 $81 $280 $240 $10 $292
Cafe $57 $18 $45 $53 $28 $42
Coworking space $174 $49 $96 $175 $106 $152
Mobile internet $23 $3 $21 $24 $3 $16
Public transportation $88 $6 $95 $61 $53 $38
Taxis $58 $6 $25 $33 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $2 $10 $19 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $11 $45 $19 $14 $73
Museums and sights $37 $15 $24 $35 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $22 $66 $50 $118 $66
Gym $66 $9 $56 $56 $72 $34
Yoga $99 $23 $82 $66 $87 $87
Massage $56 $15 $48 $37 $10 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile Telkomsel, XL Axiata Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber BiTaksi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars 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 Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow