New York City vs Prague vs Sofia vs Ubud

New York City 🇺🇸
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Population 8,323,340 1,305,737 1,270,169 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) Czech Bulgarian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High High Low
Main airport John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November June - October April-June, September-October May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $5431 $1806 $1289 $1363
Rent $2891 $780 $567 $658
Groceries $383 $158 $10 $150
Dining out $656 $240 $227 $10
Cafe $72 $53 $27 $28
Coworking space $326 $175 $140 $106
Mobile internet $45 $24 $10 $3
Public transportation $220 $61 $30 $53
Taxis $78 $33 $12 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $30 $19 $40 $33
Sport and cultural events $100 $19 $18 $14
Museums and sights $74 $35 $12 $9
Nightlife $195 $50 $82 $118
Gym $55 $56 $23 $72
Yoga $197 $66 $62 $87
Massage $109 $37 $29 $10
SIM card options AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile A1, Telenor, Vivacom Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Liftago TaxiMe, TaxiStars Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine 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. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! 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.
Local food specialities Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés 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
Vegetarian / vegan options 309 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow