Panama City vs Playa del Carmen vs Prague

Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 880,691 259,453 1,305,737
Official language(s) Spanish Spanish Czech
Level of English Low Moderate High
Main airport Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit December - April January - May, October - December June - October
Currency PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2359 $2143 $1806
Rent $1036 $923 $780
Groceries $236 $127 $158
Dining out $371 $207 $240
Cafe $43 $42 $53
Coworking space $157 $160 $175
Mobile internet $21 $21 $24
Public transportation $12 $17 $61
Taxis $48 $9 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $49 $19
Sport and cultural events $35 $97 $19
Museums and sights $9 $217 $35
Nightlife $117 $77 $50
Gym $37 $42 $56
Yoga $163 $54 $66
Massage $75 $101 $37
SIM card options Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Not 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 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!
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.
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
Vegetarian / vegan options 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow