Berlin vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs New York City vs Panama City vs Ubud

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 8,323,340 880,691 112,490
Official language(s) German Romanian Hungarian English (de facto) Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High High Very high Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October March - June, September - November April - June, September - November December - April May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1230 $5431 $2359 $1363
Rent $939 $615 $499 $2891 $1036 $658
Groceries $188 $114 $108 $383 $236 $150
Dining out $271 $165 $202 $656 $371 $10
Cafe $57 $38 $29 $72 $43 $28
Coworking space $174 $133 $120 $326 $157 $106
Mobile internet $23 $7 $9 $45 $21 $3
Public transportation $88 $21 $36 $220 $12 $53
Taxis $58 $9 $27 $78 $48 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $30 $0 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $24 $100 $35 $14
Museums and sights $37 $29 $7 $74 $9 $9
Nightlife $63 $45 $43 $195 $117 $118
Gym $66 $30 $37 $55 $37 $72
Yoga $99 $59 $48 $197 $163 $87
Massage $56 $31 $26 $109 $75 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. 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. 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 Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks 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 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow