Berlin vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Panama City vs Playa del Carmen vs Ubud

Berlin 🇩🇪
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 880,691 259,453 112,490
Official language(s) German Romanian Hungarian Spanish Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High High Low Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October March - June, September - November December - April January - May, October - December May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) 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 almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1230 $2359 $2143 $1363
Rent $939 $615 $499 $1036 $923 $658
Groceries $188 $114 $108 $236 $127 $150
Dining out $271 $165 $202 $371 $207 $10
Cafe $57 $38 $29 $43 $42 $28
Coworking space $174 $133 $120 $157 $160 $106
Mobile internet $23 $7 $9 $21 $21 $3
Public transportation $88 $21 $36 $12 $17 $53
Taxis $58 $9 $27 $48 $9 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $0 $49 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $24 $35 $97 $14
Museums and sights $37 $29 $7 $9 $217 $9
Nightlife $63 $45 $43 $117 $77 $118
Gym $66 $30 $37 $37 $42 $72
Yoga $99 $59 $48 $163 $54 $87
Massage $56 $31 $26 $75 $101 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Movistar Telcel, 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 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole 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 Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's 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 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow