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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1959 | $2498 | $1293 | $2359 |
| Rent | $678 | $1174 | $732 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $157 | $175 | $87 | $236 |
| Dining out | $261 | $313 | $131 | $371 |
| Cafe | $56 | $51 | $18 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $209 | $196 | $96 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $35 | $10 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $78 | $21 | $12 |
| Taxis | $42 | $44 | $14 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $45 | $49 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $28 | $54 | $8 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $110 | $82 | $73 | $117 |
| Gym | $107 | $44 | $15 | $37 |
| Yoga | $105 | $142 | $54 | $163 |
| Massage | $54 | $64 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| 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. | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |