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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $659 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $354 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $44 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $81 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $18 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $49 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $6 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $6 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $2 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $11 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $22 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $9 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $15 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |