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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Low |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | December - April |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $2359 |
Rent | $939 | $354 | $1036 |
Groceries | $188 | $44 | $236 |
Dining out | $271 | $81 | $371 |
Cafe | $57 | $18 | $43 |
Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $21 |
Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $12 |
Taxis | $58 | $6 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $9 |
Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $117 |
Gym | $66 | $9 | $37 |
Yoga | $99 | $23 | $163 |
Massage | $56 | $15 | $75 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 | 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 | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |