Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Moderate | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | December - April | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2498 | $2359 | $2184 | $1289 | $1363 |
Rent | $1174 | $1036 | $797 | $567 | $658 |
Groceries | $175 | $236 | $356 | $10 | $150 |
Dining out | $313 | $371 | $211 | $227 | $10 |
Cafe | $51 | $43 | $69 | $27 | $28 |
Coworking space | $196 | $157 | $222 | $140 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $21 | $40 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $78 | $12 | $40 | $30 | $53 |
Taxis | $44 | $48 | $41 | $12 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $13 | $40 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $35 | $39 | $18 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $20 | $9 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $82 | $117 | $93 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $44 | $37 | $69 | $23 | $72 |
Yoga | $142 | $163 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $64 | $75 | $75 | $29 | $10 |
SIM card options | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |