Berlin vs Bucharest vs Porto vs Seoul vs Ubud vs Valencia

Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 237,559 9,963,452 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) German Romanian Portuguese Korean Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Very High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October May - September March - May, September - November May - October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) RON - Romanian Leu (L) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1759 $2184 $1363 $1976
Rent $939 $615 $717 $797 $658 $869
Groceries $188 $114 $148 $356 $150 $146
Dining out $271 $165 $280 $211 $10 $292
Cafe $57 $38 $45 $69 $28 $42
Coworking space $174 $133 $96 $222 $106 $152
Mobile internet $23 $7 $21 $40 $3 $16
Public transportation $88 $21 $95 $40 $53 $38
Taxis $58 $9 $25 $41 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $10 $13 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $45 $39 $14 $73
Museums and sights $37 $29 $24 $6 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $45 $66 $93 $118 $66
Gym $66 $30 $56 $69 $72 $34
Yoga $99 $59 $82 $112 $87 $87
Massage $56 $31 $48 $75 $10 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata Vodafone, Orange
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 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected 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 Star Taxi, Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets 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 33 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow