Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Population | 144,900 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Very High |
Main airport | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | December - April | May - September |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1959 | $1984 | $2498 | $2359 | $1759 |
Rent | $678 | $965 | $1174 | $1036 | $717 |
Groceries | $157 | $136 | $175 | $236 | $148 |
Dining out | $261 | $271 | $313 | $371 | $280 |
Cafe | $56 | $37 | $51 | $43 | $45 |
Coworking space | $209 | $164 | $196 | $157 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $35 | $24 | $10 | $21 | $21 |
Public transportation | $63 | $63 | $78 | $12 | $95 |
Taxis | $42 | $27 | $44 | $48 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $45 | $18 | $49 | $0 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $28 | $29 | $54 | $35 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $24 |
Nightlife | $110 | $47 | $82 | $117 | $66 |
Gym | $107 | $65 | $44 | $37 | $56 |
Yoga | $105 | $65 | $142 | $163 | $82 |
Massage | $54 | $50 | $64 | $75 | $48 |
SIM card options | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
Tipping | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
Local food specialities | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
Eat like a local | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |