At a glance
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Country | Panama | Panama |
| Nomad score | 5.8 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,240 / mo | $2,900 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 29° / 24°C | 28° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 17 Good | 22 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Average high | 28°C | 30°C |
| Average low | 24.4°C | 24.1°C |
| Precipitation | 265 mm / mo | 225 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 284 h / mo | 278 h / mo |
| Humidity | 85% | 84% |
| Rain days | 26.1 / mo | 22.7 / mo |
| Wind speed | 16 km/h | 15.8 km/h |
PA
Bocas del Toro · average high by month
J 27
F 27
M 28
A 28
M 29
J 28
J 28
A 28
S 29
O 29
N 28
D 27
PA
Panama City · average high by month
J 31
F 32
M 32
A 31
M 30
J 29
J 30
A 29
S 29
O 29
N 29
D 30
Air quality
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| US AQI | 17 | 22 |
| PM2.5 | 1.9 µg/m³ | 4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 2 µg/m³ | 4.2 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 30 µg/m³ | 90 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 7.2 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.6 | 6.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.9 | 8.1 |
| Startup Scene | 3.6 | 6.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Air Conditioning | 6.0 | 7.9 |
| Green Spaces | 8.5 | 6.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Weather | 5.3 | 6.5 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 4.7 | 7.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.4 | 6.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.1 | 8.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Accommodation Cost | 5.0 | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| Currency Stability | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.8 | 6.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.6 | 6.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.6 | 7.3 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Culture | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.4 | 6.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.4 | 6.7 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Nightlife | 6.9 | 8.0 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.0 | 8.5 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.9 | 7.3 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.2 | 8.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.7 | 7.0 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Cafes with WiFi | 5.7 | 7.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.9 | 7.5 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.1 | 6.6 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.7 | 5.8 |
| Internet Speed | 6.5 | 8.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.2 | 8.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Fitness Facilities | 4.6 | 7.5 |
| Food Scene | 6.3 | 7.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.6 | 7.0 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.4 | 6.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Healthcare | 4.8 | 7.3 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.0 | 7.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Political Stability | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| Visa Ease | 7.6 | 7.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Air Quality | 8.0 | 5.3 |
| Cleanliness | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.6 | 5.9 |
| Family Friendly | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Language Barrier | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.8 | 7.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Female Friendly | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Safety | 7.1 | 7.2 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Airport Connectivity | 4.4 | 8.7 |
| Cycling | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.5 | 7.0 |
| Public Transit | 2.2 | 6.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.1 | 7.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.6 | 4.8 |
| Walkability | 7.0 | 5.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Coworking Quality | 3.6 | 7.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.9 | 5.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.3 | 7.0 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.5 | 5.8 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.1 | 8.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Jeans | $35 per pair | $50 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $25 per dress | $35 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $70 per pair | $85 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Dining Out | $50 per month | $90 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Cinema Ticket | $7.00 per ticket | $7.00 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Coffee | $2.50 per cup | $3.85 per cup |
| Beer | $2.00 per pint | $3.50 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5.00 per meal | $10 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $40 per meal | $65 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $7.50 per meal | $8.50 per meal |
| Apples | $3.00 per kg | $3.40 per kg |
| Bread | $1.50 per loaf | $2.25 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.50 per bottle | $1.45 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.80 per liter | $1.70 per liter |
| Rice | $1.20 per kg | $1.65 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.00 per kg | $7.20 per kg |
| Beef | $10 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $12 per bottle | $12 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Groceries | $180 per month | $280 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Health Insurance | $30 per month | $35 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $40 per visit | $50 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.00 per purchase | $8.50 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Housing | $400 per month | $450 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $450 per month | $876 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,200 per month | $1,650 per month |
| Coworking Space | $120 per month | $195 per month |
| Coliving Space | $600 per month | $820 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Internet & Mobile | $30 per month | $35 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Leisure Activities | $20 per month | $40 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Haircut | $10 per visit | $20 per visit |
| Laundry | $8.00 per kg | $15 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Mobile Plan | $15 per month | $25 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $45 per month | $45 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $10 one-time | $10 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $40 per month | $55 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $12 per hour | $18 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Transportation | $20 per month | $45 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.50 per trip | $2.50 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.50 per km | $1.20 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $25 per month | $30 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $8.00 per trip | $5.50 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.20 per liter | $1.12 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $25 per month | $12 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Bocas del Toro
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Panama City
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| Utilities | $50 per month | $65 per month |