Panama City vs Playa del Carmen vs Porto

Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 880,691 259,453 237,559
Official language(s) Spanish Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Low Moderate Very High
Main airport Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit December - April January - May, October - December May - September
Currency PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2359 $2143 $1759
Rent $1036 $923 $717
Groceries $236 $127 $148
Dining out $371 $207 $280
Cafe $43 $42 $45
Coworking space $157 $160 $96
Mobile internet $21 $21 $21
Public transportation $12 $17 $95
Taxis $48 $9 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $49 $10
Sport and cultural events $35 $97 $45
Museums and sights $9 $217 $24
Nightlife $117 $77 $66
Gym $37 $42 $56
Yoga $163 $54 $82
Massage $75 $101 $48
SIM card options Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow