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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,850,000 1,270,169 112,490
Official language(s) German Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Bulgarian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Moderate Moderate High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, October, November April-June, September-October May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1167 $1867 $1289 $1363
Rent $939 $499 $503 $778 $567 $658
Groceries $188 $108 $151 $281 $10 $150
Dining out $271 $202 $134 $182 $227 $10
Cafe $57 $29 $39 $49 $27 $28
Coworking space $174 $120 $72 $159 $140 $106
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $25 $10 $3
Public transportation $88 $36 $20 $11 $30 $53
Taxis $58 $27 $13 $9 $12 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $24 $40 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $3 $81 $18 $14
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $20 $12 $9
Nightlife $63 $43 $89 $64 $82 $118
Gym $66 $37 $57 $69 $23 $72
Yoga $99 $48 $57 $65 $62 $87
Massage $56 $26 $21 $51 $29 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 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 Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber TaxiMe, TaxiStars Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) 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 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow