Larnaca vs Lisbon vs Panama City vs Porto

Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 144,900 517,000 880,691 237,559
Official language(s) Greek Portuguese Spanish Portuguese
Level of English High Very high Low Very High
Main airport Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - May, October - December March - May, September, October December - April May - September
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1959 $1984 $2359 $1759
Rent $678 $965 $1036 $717
Groceries $157 $136 $236 $148
Dining out $261 $271 $371 $280
Cafe $56 $37 $43 $45
Coworking space $209 $164 $157 $96
Mobile internet $35 $24 $21 $21
Public transportation $63 $63 $12 $95
Taxis $42 $27 $48 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $45 $18 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $28 $29 $35 $45
Museums and sights $8 $24 $9 $24
Nightlife $110 $47 $117 $66
Gym $107 $65 $37 $56
Yoga $105 $65 $163 $82
Massage $54 $50 $75 $48
SIM card options Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN 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 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, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Not 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 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 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 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 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow