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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - April, December | December - April | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1293 | $2359 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $732 | $1036 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $87 | $236 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $131 | $371 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $18 | $43 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $96 | $157 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $16 | $21 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $12 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $14 | $48 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $35 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $9 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $73 | $117 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $37 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $54 | $163 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $20 | $75 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |