Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | December - April | June - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2359 | $1806 | $1976 |
Rent | $1036 | $780 | $869 |
Groceries | $236 | $158 | $146 |
Dining out | $371 | $240 | $292 |
Cafe | $43 | $53 | $42 |
Coworking space | $157 | $175 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $21 | $24 | $16 |
Public transportation | $12 | $61 | $38 |
Taxis | $48 | $33 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $19 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $35 | $19 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $9 | $35 | $44 |
Nightlife | $117 | $50 | $66 |
Gym | $37 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $163 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $75 | $37 | $45 |
SIM card options | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | 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. | 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! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |