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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $1867 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $503 | $778 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $151 | $281 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $134 | $182 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $39 | $49 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $159 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $25 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $11 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $13 | $9 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $81 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $64 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $57 | $69 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $65 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $21 | $51 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 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 | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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, 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 | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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) | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |