Berlin vs Istanbul vs Prague vs Rio de Janeiro vs Seoul vs Ubud

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 15,520,000 1,305,737 6,718,903 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) German Turkish Czech Portuguese Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Low High Low Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Galeão International Airport Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September April - June, September and October June - October January - March, December March - May, September - November May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in most places Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $659 $1806 $1833 $2184 $1363
Rent $939 $354 $780 $1066 $797 $658
Groceries $188 $44 $158 $95 $356 $150
Dining out $271 $81 $240 $210 $211 $10
Cafe $57 $18 $53 $25 $69 $28
Coworking space $174 $49 $175 $130 $222 $106
Mobile internet $23 $3 $24 $7 $40 $3
Public transportation $88 $6 $61 $33 $40 $53
Taxis $58 $6 $33 $14 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $2 $19 $16 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $11 $19 $55 $39 $14
Museums and sights $37 $15 $35 $26 $6 $9
Nightlife $63 $22 $50 $54 $93 $118
Gym $66 $9 $56 $31 $69 $72
Yoga $99 $23 $66 $40 $112 $87
Massage $56 $15 $37 $32 $75 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, T-Mobile Tim, Claro, Vivo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber BiTaksi Uber, Liftago Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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 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, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. 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 Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. 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 Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. 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 59 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow