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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 880,691 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | December - April | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2359 | $2143 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1036 | $923 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $236 | $127 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $371 | $207 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $43 | $42 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $157 | $160 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $21 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $12 | $17 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $48 | $9 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $49 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $35 | $97 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $217 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $117 | $77 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $42 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $163 | $54 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $75 | $101 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |