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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 10,978,360 8,053,663 15,520,000 2,427,000 237,559 112,490
Official language(s) Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Spanish Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Low Moderate Low Low Very High Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit January - March, December January, February, October - December April - June, September and October January - April, December May - September May - October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1167 $659 $1293 $1759 $1363
Rent $480 $503 $354 $732 $717 $658
Groceries $82 $151 $44 $87 $148 $150
Dining out $174 $134 $81 $131 $280 $10
Cafe $22 $39 $18 $18 $45 $28
Coworking space $77 $72 $49 $96 $96 $106
Mobile internet $11 $4 $3 $16 $21 $3
Public transportation $23 $20 $6 $21 $95 $53
Taxis $28 $13 $6 $14 $25 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $2 $0 $10 $33
Sport and cultural events $22 $3 $11 $8 $45 $14
Museums and sights $7 $4 $15 $9 $24 $9
Nightlife $46 $89 $22 $73 $66 $118
Gym $15 $57 $9 $15 $56 $72
Yoga $57 $57 $23 $54 $82 $87
Massage $37 $21 $15 $20 $48 $10
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Tigo Vodafone, MEO, NOS Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Grab, GoViet BiTaksi EasyTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars 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 104 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow