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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1984 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $844 | $965 | $732 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $98 | $136 | $87 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $121 | $271 | $131 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $25 | $37 | $18 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $164 | $96 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $24 | $16 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $9 | $27 | $14 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $18 | $0 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $29 | $8 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $47 | $73 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $14 | $65 | $15 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $19 | $65 | $54 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $10 | $50 | $20 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |