Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1867 | $2359 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $778 | $1036 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $281 | $236 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $182 | $371 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $49 | $43 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $159 | $157 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $25 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $11 | $12 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $48 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $0 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $81 | $35 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $20 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $64 | $117 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $69 | $37 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $65 | $163 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $51 | $75 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |