Madrid vs Medellin vs Panama City vs Ubud

Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Medellin ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 6,578,0179 2,427,000 880,691 112,490
Official language(s) Spanish Spanish Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Moderate Low Low Low
Main airport Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - April, December December - April May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2498 $1293 $2359 $1363
Rent $1174 $732 $1036 $658
Groceries $175 $87 $236 $150
Dining out $313 $131 $371 $10
Cafe $51 $18 $43 $28
Coworking space $196 $96 $157 $106
Mobile internet $10 $16 $21 $3
Public transportation $78 $21 $12 $53
Taxis $44 $14 $48 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $49 $0 $0 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $8 $35 $14
Museums and sights $20 $9 $9 $9
Nightlife $82 $73 $117 $118
Gym $44 $15 $37 $72
Yoga $142 $54 $163 $87
Massage $64 $20 $75 $10
SIM card options Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja 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! Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food 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 85 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow