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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 2,427,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Low |
| Main airport | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - April, December | December - April |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1293 | $2359 |
| Rent | $732 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $87 | $236 |
| Dining out | $131 | $371 |
| Cafe | $18 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $96 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $12 |
| Taxis | $14 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $73 | $117 |
| Gym | $15 | $37 |
| Yoga | $54 | $163 |
| Massage | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |