At a glance
 EC
Isabela Island
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 PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Panama |
| Nomad score | 4.8 / 10 | 5.3 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,800 / mo | $2,820 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 25°C | 29° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 24 Good | 26 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 19°C | 30.8°C |
| Average low | 9.4°C | 22.1°C |
| Precipitation | 95 mm / mo | 313 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 286 h / mo | 256 h / mo |
| Humidity | 70% | 85% |
| Rain days | 16 / mo | 21.3 / mo |
| Wind speed | 10.7 km/h | 11.2 km/h |
EC
Isabela Island · average high by month
J 20
F 19
M 19
A 19
M 18
J 17
J 17
A 19
S 20
O 20
N 21
D 21
PA
Santa Catalina · average high by month
J 32
F 33
M 35
A 33
M 31
J 29
J 30
A 30
S 29
O 29
N 29
D 30
Air quality
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 24 | 26 |
| PM2.5 | 4 µg/m³ | 0.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 6.4 µg/m³ | 0.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 34 µg/m³ | 58 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 12.3 | 9.8 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.2 | 2.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 2.4 | 4.0 |
| Startup Scene | 1.3 | 1.7 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Green Spaces | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Weather | 7.6 | 6.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 5.2 | 6.4 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.4 | 7.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 4.7 | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living | 5.3 | 7.1 |
| Currency Stability | 8.3 | 9.5 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.6 | 6.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 4.8 | 6.8 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.1 | 6.2 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.4 | 6.3 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.9 | 4.4 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.5 | 4.1 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| Nightlife | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.7 | 9.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.1 | 2.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.4 | 4.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.7 | 2.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.7 | 2.4 |
| Internet Speed | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 4.7 | 6.6 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Food Scene | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.2 | 3.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 2.6 | 4.4 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 2.9 | 4.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.8 | 6.9 |
| Political Stability | 4.9 | 6.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.9 | 7.4 |
| Visa Ease | 5.4 | 6.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Cleanliness | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Environmental Quality | 9.3 | 8.1 |
| Family Friendly | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Language Barrier | 4.6 | 5.2 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.5 | 7.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 8.1 | 7.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| Cycling | 5.2 | 3.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Public Transit | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.8 | 3.3 |
| Walkability | 6.8 | 5.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.3 | 2.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.1 | 3.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.7 | 7.6 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $45 per pair | $45 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $30 per dress | $35 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $80 per pair | $85 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $60 per month | $80 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $7.00 per ticket | $6.50 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.80 per cup | $3.75 per cup |
| Beer | $2.50 per pint | $2.50 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5.00 per meal | $8.00 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $40 per meal | $50 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.50 per meal | $9.50 per meal |
| Apples | $2.80 per kg | $3.20 per kg |
| Bread | $1.50 per loaf | $2.10 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.20 per bottle | $1.60 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.60 per liter | $1.70 per liter |
| Rice | $1.50 per kg | $1.55 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $7.50 per kg | $7.25 per kg |
| Beef | $12 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $10 per bottle | $12 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $200 per month | $200 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $35 per month | $50 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $30 per visit | $40 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.00 per purchase | $7.50 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $250 per month | $325 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $380 per month | $550 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $900 per month | $1,450 per month |
| Coworking Space | $120 per month | $180 per month |
| Coliving Space | $450 per month | $750 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $35 per month | $30 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $20 per month | $15 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $8.00 per visit | $12 per visit |
| Laundry | $5.00 per kg | $10 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $18 per month | $20 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $50 per month | $55 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $10 one-time | $10 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $40 per month | $45 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $10 per hour | $20 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $30 per month | $30 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.50 per trip | $1.50 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.20 per km | $2.00 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $30 per month | $25 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $6.00 per trip | $6.00 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.25 per liter | $1.15 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $25 per month | $35 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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EC
Isabela Island
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PA
Santa Catalina
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $55 per month | $50 per month |