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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $659 | $2498 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $503 | $354 | $1174 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $151 | $44 | $175 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $134 | $81 | $313 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $39 | $18 | $51 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $49 | $196 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $3 | $10 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $6 | $78 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $13 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $2 | $49 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $11 | $54 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $15 | $20 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $22 | $82 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $57 | $9 | $44 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $142 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $21 | $15 | $64 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |