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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 517,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1984 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 | $2184 |
| Rent | $965 | $1036 | $923 | $717 | $797 |
| Groceries | $136 | $236 | $127 | $148 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $371 | $207 | $280 | $211 |
| Cafe | $37 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $164 | $157 | $160 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $12 | $17 | $95 | $40 |
| Taxis | $27 | $48 | $9 | $25 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $35 | $97 | $45 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $117 | $77 | $66 | $93 |
| Gym | $65 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $65 | $163 | $54 | $82 | $112 |
| Massage | $50 | $75 | $101 | $48 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |