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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | December - April |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $659 | $1293 | $2359 |
| Rent | $615 | $354 | $732 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $114 | $44 | $87 | $236 |
| Dining out | $165 | $81 | $131 | $371 |
| Cafe | $38 | $18 | $18 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $49 | $96 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $3 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $6 | $21 | $12 |
| Taxis | $9 | $6 | $14 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $11 | $8 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $15 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $22 | $73 | $117 |
| Gym | $30 | $9 | $15 | $37 |
| Yoga | $59 | $23 | $54 | $163 |
| Massage | $31 | $15 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |