Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Population | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | Greek | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | December - April |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1959 | $2498 | $2359 |
Rent | $678 | $1174 | $1036 |
Groceries | $157 | $175 | $236 |
Dining out | $261 | $313 | $371 |
Cafe | $56 | $51 | $43 |
Coworking space | $209 | $196 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $35 | $10 | $21 |
Public transportation | $63 | $78 | $12 |
Taxis | $42 | $44 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $45 | $49 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $28 | $54 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $20 | $9 |
Nightlife | $110 | $82 | $117 |
Gym | $107 | $44 | $37 |
Yoga | $105 | $142 | $163 |
Massage | $54 | $64 | $75 |
SIM card options | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar |
Tipping | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, 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! | 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 | 7 options on HappyCow |