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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | December - April |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $2359 |
Rent | $480 | $1036 |
Groceries | $82 | $236 |
Dining out | $174 | $371 |
Cafe | $22 | $43 |
Coworking space | $77 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $21 |
Public transportation | $23 | $12 |
Taxis | $28 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $117 |
Gym | $15 | $37 |
Yoga | $57 | $163 |
Massage | $37 | $75 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Claro, Movistar |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |