Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | December - April | March - June, September, October |
Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $659 | $2498 | $2359 | $1976 |
Rent | $354 | $1174 | $1036 | $869 |
Groceries | $44 | $175 | $236 | $146 |
Dining out | $81 | $313 | $371 | $292 |
Cafe | $18 | $51 | $43 | $42 |
Coworking space | $49 | $196 | $157 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $3 | $10 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $6 | $78 | $12 | $38 |
Taxis | $6 | $44 | $48 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $49 | $0 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $11 | $54 | $35 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $22 | $82 | $117 | $66 |
Gym | $9 | $44 | $37 | $34 |
Yoga | $23 | $142 | $163 | $87 |
Massage | $15 | $64 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |