Berlin vs Bogota vs Hanoi vs Istanbul vs Ubud

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 8,053,663 15,520,000 112,490
Official language(s) German Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Low Moderate Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December January, February, October - December April - June, September and October May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1167 $659 $1363
Rent $939 $480 $503 $354 $658
Groceries $188 $82 $151 $44 $150
Dining out $271 $174 $134 $81 $10
Cafe $57 $22 $39 $18 $28
Coworking space $174 $77 $72 $49 $106
Mobile internet $23 $11 $4 $3 $3
Public transportation $88 $23 $20 $6 $53
Taxis $58 $28 $13 $6 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $0 $2 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $3 $11 $14
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $15 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $89 $22 $118
Gym $66 $15 $57 $9 $72
Yoga $99 $57 $57 $23 $87
Massage $56 $37 $21 $15 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Grab, GoViet BiTaksi Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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 Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee 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 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow