Berlin vs Hanoi vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Porto vs Seoul vs Ubud

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 3,400,000 8,053,663 8,850,000 880,691 237,559 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) German Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Portuguese Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Moderate Moderate Low Very High Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September January, February, October - December March - May, October, November December - April May - September March - May, September - November May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1167 $1867 $2359 $1759 $2184 $1363
Rent $939 $503 $778 $1036 $717 $797 $658
Groceries $188 $151 $281 $236 $148 $356 $150
Dining out $271 $134 $182 $371 $280 $211 $10
Cafe $57 $39 $49 $43 $45 $69 $28
Coworking space $174 $72 $159 $157 $96 $222 $106
Mobile internet $23 $4 $25 $21 $21 $40 $3
Public transportation $88 $20 $11 $12 $95 $40 $53
Taxis $58 $13 $9 $48 $25 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $24 $0 $10 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $3 $81 $35 $45 $39 $14
Museums and sights $37 $4 $20 $9 $24 $6 $9
Nightlife $63 $89 $64 $117 $66 $93 $118
Gym $66 $57 $69 $37 $56 $69 $72
Yoga $99 $57 $65 $163 $82 $112 $87
Massage $56 $21 $51 $75 $48 $75 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus 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%. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa 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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars 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 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow