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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 2,427,000 8,850,000 8,323,340 880,691 112,490
Official language(s) German Spanish Spanish Spanish English (de facto) Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high Low Low Moderate Very high Low Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December January - April, December March - May, October, November April - June, September - November December - April May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1293 $1867 $5431 $2359 $1363
Rent $939 $480 $732 $778 $2891 $1036 $658
Groceries $188 $82 $87 $281 $383 $236 $150
Dining out $271 $174 $131 $182 $656 $371 $10
Cafe $57 $22 $18 $49 $72 $43 $28
Coworking space $174 $77 $96 $159 $326 $157 $106
Mobile internet $23 $11 $16 $25 $45 $21 $3
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $11 $220 $12 $53
Taxis $58 $28 $14 $9 $78 $48 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $0 $24 $30 $0 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $8 $81 $100 $35 $14
Museums and sights $37 $7 $9 $20 $74 $9 $9
Nightlife $63 $46 $73 $64 $195 $117 $118
Gym $66 $15 $15 $69 $55 $37 $72
Yoga $99 $57 $54 $65 $197 $163 $87
Massage $56 $37 $20 $51 $109 $75 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify EasyTaxi Uber Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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. 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. 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 Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks 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 104 options on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow