El Valle de Antón, Panama 🇵🇦
#1570
8.60251, -80.121607
Nomad Score:
63%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
78%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to larger cities, with reasonable prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
65%
Weight: 80
Moderate prices for rentals, with options ranging from budget to mid-range.
🍎 Food & Groceries
72%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices, while dining out can be inexpensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
60%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited; taxis and rideshares are available but can add up.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
68%
Weight: 15
Affordable local entertainment options, but fewer high-end venues.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate prices for gym memberships, with some options available.
💱 Currency Stability
80%
Weight: 30
The Panamanian Balboa is stable, pegged to the US dollar, providing confidence.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
75%
Weight: 100
Decent internet speeds available, especially in urban areas and coworking spaces.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
50%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces, but a few good options exist for remote workers.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
67%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, though the quality can vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
60%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to digital nomads, but options are limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
45%
Weight: 100
Not a major hub for digital nomads, but a growing interest in the area.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
85%
Weight: 30
Laid-back lifestyle with a focus on leisure and nature, promoting good work-life balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Surrounded by nature, but urban areas can have pollution issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
65%
Weight: 10
Generally clean, though some areas may require more attention.
🗨️ Language Barrier
50%
Weight: 30
Spanish is the primary language; English is spoken in tourist areas but not widely.
💨 Air Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Air quality is decent, but can be affected by traffic and urbanization.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
75%
Weight: 20
Good quality healthcare available, especially in urban centers.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are relatively affordable compared to many Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
75%
Weight: 20
Access to both public and private health services, with a good standard of care.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
82%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and a rainy season.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of natural disasters, including tropical storms.
🏞️ Green Spaces
70%
Weight: 10
Several parks and natural reserves available for outdoor activities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
75%
Weight: 15
Common in most accommodations and public spaces due to warm climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; primarily tropical with a wet and dry season.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with local festivals and traditions, but less diverse than larger cities.
🌃 Nightlife
55%
Weight: 15
Moderate nightlife options, with bars and local music, but not very vibrant.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
90%
Weight: 15
Excellent opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and enjoying nature.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools, but opportunities to practice with locals.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75%
Weight: 10
Various tours available to explore the natural beauty and local culture.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; primarily outdoor activities.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
70%
Weight: 25
Diverse food options, with a mix of local and international cuisine.
🧠 Yoga Studios
55%
Weight: 10
A few yoga studios available, but not as prevalent as in larger cities.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
60%
Weight: 15
Basic fitness facilities available, but fewer options than in urban centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
65%
Weight: 15
Growing availability of healthy food options, especially in urban areas.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
70%
Weight: 20
Convenient time zone for North American remote workers.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Some remote job opportunities, but not a major hub for tech jobs.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
45%
Weight: 20
Developing freelance ecosystem, but still limited compared to larger cities.
🏢 Coworking Quality
50%
Weight: 30
Quality varies among coworking spaces; some good options exist.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
40%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup scene, but not well-established.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Basic payment services available, but less variety than in larger cities.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
35%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
65%
Weight: 30
Decent connectivity with international flights, but fewer options than major hubs.
🚇 Public Transit
45%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit options; reliance on taxis and personal vehicles.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but urban planning varies.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
55%
Weight: 15
Available but not as widespread as in larger cities.
🚲 Cycling
40%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; not a bike-friendly city.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Buses and shuttles available for intercity travel, but not extensive.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
45%
Weight: 10
Limited options for scooter and bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
65%
Weight: 20
Decent mobile network coverage in urban areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
Generally reliable VPN services available.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Power outages can occur, but generally reliable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
50%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Visa processes are relatively straightforward for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
70%
Weight: 30
Favorable tax conditions for expats and digital nomads.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom of speech; some restrictions exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Generally stable political environment, though occasional protests occur.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Can be bureaucratic, but possible for expats with proper documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate ease; some bureaucracy involved.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
40%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa; general visa options available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Somewhat friendly to nomads, but not a major hub.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
35%
Weight: 25
Limited events and meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Limited online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe, but petty crime can occur in certain areas.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Moderately female-friendly; varies by area.
✊ Racial Tolerance
70%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant society, with a mix of cultures.