Madrid vs Ubud

Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
Population 6,578,0179 112,490
Official language(s) Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Moderate Low
Main airport Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2498 $1363
Rent $1174 $658
Groceries $175 $150
Dining out $313 $10
Cafe $51 $28
Coworking space $196 $106
Mobile internet $10 $3
Public transportation $78 $53
Taxis $44 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $49 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $14
Museums and sights $20 $9
Nightlife $82 $118
Gym $44 $72
Yoga $142 $87
Massage $64 $10
SIM card options Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Grab, GoJek
Tap water 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. 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 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! 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 255 listings on Happy Cow