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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | December - April | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2498 | $2359 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1174 | $1036 | $869 |
| Groceries | $175 | $236 | $146 |
| Dining out | $313 | $371 | $292 |
| Cafe | $51 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $196 | $157 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $10 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $78 | $12 | $38 |
| Taxis | $44 | $48 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $35 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $82 | $117 | $66 |
| Gym | $44 | $37 | $34 |
| Yoga | $142 | $163 | $87 |
| Massage | $64 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |