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About Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina, Panama is a laid-back surf town with a growing appeal for digital nomads 🌴🌊. It’s great for those who want a quiet, nature-focused lifestyle, easy beach access, and a strong expat vibe. Wi‑Fi and coworking options are limited compared to big cities, so it suits nomads who value tranquility over urban convenience 💻✨

Through the year

Best in February (65) · now 52
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 37 mm Feb: 47 mm Mar: 37 mm Apr: 225 mm May: 396 mm Jun: 494 mm Jul: 416 mm Aug: 447 mm Sep: 447 mm Oct: 521 mm Nov: 540 mm Dec: 152 mm Jan: 32°C / 21°C Feb: 33°C / 22°C Mar: 35°C / 22°C Apr: 33°C / 23°C May: 31°C / 23°C Jun: 29°C / 22°C Jul: 30°C / 22°C Aug: 30°C / 22°C Sep: 29°C / 22°C Oct: 29°C / 22°C Nov: 29°C / 22°C Dec: 30°C / 22°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.1
Internet Speed 4.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.4
Safety 7.9
Accommodation Cost 6.8
Weather 6.9
Female Friendly 7.5
Racial Tolerance 7.4
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Santa Catalina
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $550.00 per month
Coworking Space $180.00 per month
Coffee $3.75 per cup
Beer $2.50 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $8.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $25.00 per month
Mobile Plan $20.00 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $55.00 per month

Other cities in Panama

Other cities in Panama
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Panama City $2,900 7.0 Compare
2 Boquete $2,540 6.5 Compare
3 David $2,025 6.3 Compare
4 Coronado $2,200 6.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 David PA Panama $2,025 6.3 Compare
2 Santiago de Veraguas PA Panama $2,265 5.7 Compare
3 Pedasi PA Panama $2,240 5.9 Compare
4 El Valle de Antón PA Panama $1,720 6.0 Compare

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