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Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | September - December | April - June, September and October | December - April | January - May, October - December |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1321 | $659 | $2359 | $2143 |
Rent | $1650 | $939 | $844 | $354 | $1036 | $923 |
Groceries | $243 | $188 | $98 | $44 | $236 | $127 |
Dining out | $396 | $271 | $121 | $81 | $371 | $207 |
Cafe | $66 | $57 | $25 | $18 | $43 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $95 | $49 | $157 | $160 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $11 | $3 | $21 | $21 |
Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $9 | $6 | $12 | $17 |
Taxis | $73 | $58 | $9 | $6 | $48 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $14 | $2 | $0 | $49 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $24 | $11 | $35 | $97 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $217 |
Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $23 | $22 | $117 | $77 |
Gym | $62 | $66 | $14 | $9 | $37 | $42 |
Yoga | $139 | $99 | $19 | $23 | $163 | $54 |
Massage | $89 | $56 | $10 | $15 | $75 | $101 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |