Panama City vs Playa del Carmen vs Prague vs Seoul vs Ubud

Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 880,691 259,453 1,305,737 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) Spanish Spanish Czech Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Low Moderate High Moderate Low
Main airport Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit December - April January - May, October - December June - October March - May, September - November May - October
Currency PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2359 $2143 $1806 $2184 $1363
Rent $1036 $923 $780 $797 $658
Groceries $236 $127 $158 $356 $150
Dining out $371 $207 $240 $211 $10
Cafe $43 $42 $53 $69 $28
Coworking space $157 $160 $175 $222 $106
Mobile internet $21 $21 $24 $40 $3
Public transportation $12 $17 $61 $40 $53
Taxis $48 $9 $33 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $49 $19 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $35 $97 $19 $39 $14
Museums and sights $9 $217 $35 $6 $9
Nightlife $117 $77 $50 $93 $118
Gym $37 $42 $56 $69 $72
Yoga $163 $54 $66 $112 $87
Massage $75 $101 $37 $75 $10
SIM card options Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not 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 Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow