Overview
Panama is one of the countries Nomadista covers for remote workers — 5 city guides in the Americas region. Comfortable monthly budgets in our data typically range from about $1300 to $1800. Popular bases include Bocas del Toro, Panama City and Boquete. Use the table below to compare cost, nomad score, and climate, then open a full city guide for neighborhoods, coworking, and visas.
Visas & entry (snapshot)
Many travelers get about 180 visa-free days (passport-dependent). Always confirm on official government sites.
Cities in Panama
| City | Cost/mo | Nomad | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇦 Bocas del Toro Central America | $1500 | 8/10 | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 🇵🇦 Panama City Central America | $1800 | 8/10 | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 🇵🇦 Boquete Central America | $1400 | 7/10 | Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 🇵🇦 David Panama Central America | $1300 | 5/10 | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| 🇵🇦 Santa Catalina Central America | $1450 | 5/10 | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |