Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Population | 517,000 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | Portuguese | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | Low |
Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | December - April |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2309 | $2364 |
Rent | $1123 | $1038 |
Groceries | $158 | $236 |
Dining out | $316 | $372 |
Cafe | $43 | $43 |
Coworking space | $191 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $28 | $21 |
Public transportation | $73 | $12 |
Taxis | $32 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $21 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $34 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $28 | $9 |
Nightlife | $55 | $117 |
Gym | $75 | $37 |
Yoga | $75 | $163 |
Massage | $58 | $75 |
SIM card options | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar |
Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. |
Local food specialities | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
Eat like a local | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |