Madrid vs Panama City vs Prague vs Ubud vs Valencia

Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 6,578,0179 880,691 1,305,737 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Spanish Czech Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Moderate Low High Low Moderate
Main airport Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November December - April June - October May - October March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2498 $2359 $1806 $1363 $1976
Rent $1174 $1036 $780 $658 $869
Groceries $175 $236 $158 $150 $146
Dining out $313 $371 $240 $10 $292
Cafe $51 $43 $53 $28 $42
Coworking space $196 $157 $175 $106 $152
Mobile internet $10 $21 $24 $3 $16
Public transportation $78 $12 $61 $53 $38
Taxis $44 $48 $33 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $49 $0 $19 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $35 $19 $14 $73
Museums and sights $20 $9 $35 $9 $44
Nightlife $82 $117 $50 $118 $66
Gym $44 $37 $56 $72 $34
Yoga $142 $163 $66 $87 $87
Massage $64 $75 $37 $10 $45
SIM card options Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Telkomsel, XL Axiata Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks 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 Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 85 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow