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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population | 1,768,073 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September | June - October | May - October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1867 | $1759 | $1806 | $1363 |
Rent | $499 | $778 | $717 | $780 | $658 |
Groceries | $108 | $281 | $148 | $158 | $150 |
Dining out | $202 | $182 | $280 | $240 | $10 |
Cafe | $29 | $49 | $45 | $53 | $28 |
Coworking space | $120 | $159 | $96 | $175 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $3 |
Public transportation | $36 | $11 | $95 | $61 | $53 |
Taxis | $27 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $24 | $10 | $19 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $81 | $45 | $19 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $20 | $24 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $43 | $64 | $66 | $50 | $118 |
Gym | $37 | $69 | $56 | $56 | $72 |
Yoga | $48 | $65 | $82 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $26 | $51 | $48 | $37 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |