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Population | 2,427,000 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | Low |
Main airport | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | January - April, December | December - April |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1293 | $2359 |
Rent | $732 | $1036 |
Groceries | $87 | $236 |
Dining out | $131 | $371 |
Cafe | $18 | $43 |
Coworking space | $96 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $16 | $21 |
Public transportation | $21 | $12 |
Taxis | $14 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $73 | $117 |
Gym | $15 | $37 |
Yoga | $54 | $163 |
Massage | $20 | $75 |
SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar |
Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
Eat like a local | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |