Panama CityvsKingston
📶
Panama City has 3x faster internet
100 Mbps avg download speed
🛂
Panama offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Panama City
Kingston
Total Budget
$2,000/mo
$1,800/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$1,000/mo
$650/mo ✓
Coworking
$180/mo ✓
$200/mo
Meal Out
$6
$5 ✓
Coffee
$3.5
$3.5
Kingston is $200/mo cheaper (11% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇵🇦 Panama City
📶 Internet100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-5
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌍 Kingston
📶 Internet35 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-5
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Panama City
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days272/year
Best months: February, January, March
Kingston
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days229/year
Best months: January, February
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°24°
Apr
28°25°
Jul
27°27°
Oct
26°26°
Panama CityKingston
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇵🇦Panama City
🌍Kingston
💰
Monthly Budget
$2,000
$1,800
📶
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
Winner35 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.6/5
Winner2.8/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.9/10
3.6/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
5/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
3
Panama City wins
vs
0
Kingston wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Kingston
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Panama City
100 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Panama City
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Panama City
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇵🇦Panama City
Pros
- +Uses US Dollar - no currency exchange needed
- +Best internet infrastructure in Central America
- +Official Digital Nomad Visa up to 18 months
- +Modern skyline with excellent amenities
Cons
- −More expensive than other Latin American cities
- −Intense humidity and afternoon rain showers
- −Heavy traffic congestion outside metro areas
- −Limited activities beyond dining and nightlife
🌍Kingston
Pros
- +Birthplace of reggae music and rich cultural heritage
- +English-speaking country with friendly locals
- +Famous Blue Mountain coffee experiences
- +Vibrant nightlife and live music scene
Cons
- −Safety concerns in certain downtown areas
- −Limited coworking space options compared to major cities
- −Internet reliability can be inconsistent
- −High crime rates in specific neighborhoods
