Berlin vs Istanbul vs Porto vs Tbilisi vs Ubud vs Valencia

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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 3,400,000 15,520,000 237,559 1,108,700 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) German Turkish Portuguese Georgian Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low Very High Low Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Istanbul Airport (IST) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September April - June, September and October May - September March - June May - October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $659 $1759 $1462 $1363 $1976
Rent $939 $354 $717 $752 $658 $869
Groceries $188 $44 $148 $112 $150 $146
Dining out $271 $81 $280 $169 $10 $292
Cafe $57 $18 $45 $45 $28 $42
Coworking space $174 $49 $96 $125 $106 $152
Mobile internet $23 $3 $21 $4 $3 $16
Public transportation $88 $6 $95 $8 $53 $38
Taxis $58 $6 $25 $14 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $2 $10 $27 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $11 $45 $21 $14 $73
Museums and sights $37 $15 $24 $9 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $22 $66 $53 $118 $66
Gym $66 $9 $56 $33 $72 $34
Yoga $99 $23 $82 $37 $87 $87
Massage $56 $15 $48 $53 $10 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, MEO, NOS Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline 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% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. 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 Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. 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 Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli 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 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 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 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow