Top expat cities

Panama

Boquete

#2 Top 5 cities

Boquete is one of Panama's best-known expat and retirement locations, with a more pleasant climate and a calmer rhythm.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 23°C aΕΎ 27°C

Night: 15°C aΕΎ 18°C

Climate

Milder highland tropical climate with warm days and cooler nights.

Distance to the sea

35 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 8/10
Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 6/10
Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Digital nomads
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Strong foreign community
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment