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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1984 | $1867 | $2184 | $1289 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $480 | $965 | $778 | $797 | $567 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $82 | $136 | $281 | $356 | $10 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $174 | $271 | $182 | $211 | $227 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $22 | $37 | $49 | $69 | $27 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $164 | $159 | $222 | $140 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $24 | $25 | $40 | $10 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $63 | $11 | $40 | $30 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $28 | $27 | $9 | $41 | $12 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $18 | $24 | $13 | $40 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $29 | $81 | $39 | $18 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $24 | $20 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $47 | $64 | $93 | $82 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $15 | $65 | $69 | $69 | $23 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $65 | $65 | $112 | $62 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $50 | $51 | $75 | $29 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and 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 | Uber, Cabify | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 options on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |