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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 880,691 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Very High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | December - April | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2359 | $1759 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1036 | $717 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $236 | $148 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $371 | $280 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $43 | $45 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $157 | $96 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $21 | $21 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $12 | $95 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $48 | $25 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $10 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $35 | $45 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $24 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $117 | $66 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $37 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $163 | $82 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $75 | $48 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |