Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Low |
Main airport | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | December - April | March - June |
Currency | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2359 | $1462 |
Rent | $1036 | $752 |
Groceries | $236 | $112 |
Dining out | $371 | $169 |
Cafe | $43 | $45 |
Coworking space | $157 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $12 | $8 |
Taxis | $48 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $35 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $117 | $53 |
Gym | $37 | $33 |
Yoga | $163 | $37 |
Massage | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not 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. | 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 panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |