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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 1,768,073 8,850,000 880,691 259,453 1,270,169 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Spanish Spanish Bulgarian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Low Moderate High Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, October, November December - April January - May, October - December April-June, September-October March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1867 $2359 $2143 $1289 $1976
Rent $499 $778 $1036 $923 $567 $869
Groceries $108 $281 $236 $127 $10 $146
Dining out $202 $182 $371 $207 $227 $292
Cafe $29 $49 $43 $42 $27 $42
Coworking space $120 $159 $157 $160 $140 $152
Mobile internet $9 $25 $21 $21 $10 $16
Public transportation $36 $11 $12 $17 $30 $38
Taxis $27 $9 $48 $9 $12 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $24 $0 $49 $40 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $81 $35 $97 $18 $73
Museums and sights $7 $20 $9 $217 $12 $44
Nightlife $43 $64 $117 $77 $82 $66
Gym $37 $69 $37 $42 $23 $34
Yoga $48 $65 $163 $54 $62 $87
Massage $26 $51 $75 $101 $29 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Uber, Tu Chofer N/A TaxiMe, TaxiStars Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow