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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | German | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1167 | $659 | $2359 |
| Rent | $939 | $503 | $354 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $188 | $151 | $44 | $236 |
| Dining out | $271 | $134 | $81 | $371 |
| Cafe | $57 | $39 | $18 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $72 | $49 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 | $3 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $20 | $6 | $12 |
| Taxis | $58 | $13 | $6 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $3 | $11 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $4 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $89 | $22 | $117 |
| Gym | $66 | $57 | $9 | $37 |
| Yoga | $99 | $57 | $23 | $163 |
| Massage | $56 | $21 | $15 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |