Bogota 🇨🇴
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 10,978,360 | 517,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September, October | December - April | June - October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1984 | $2359 | $1806 |
Rent | $480 | $965 | $1036 | $780 |
Groceries | $82 | $136 | $236 | $158 |
Dining out | $174 | $271 | $371 | $240 |
Cafe | $22 | $37 | $43 | $53 |
Coworking space | $77 | $164 | $157 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $24 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $23 | $63 | $12 | $61 |
Taxis | $28 | $27 | $48 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $18 | $0 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $35 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $24 | $9 | $35 |
Nightlife | $46 | $47 | $117 | $50 |
Gym | $15 | $65 | $37 | $56 |
Yoga | $57 | $65 | $163 | $66 |
Massage | $37 | $50 | $75 | $37 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |