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Boquete, Panama
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1,481
Retiree Score
57.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
1 facilities

Boquete is touted as a tranquil mountain town, but the reality is a bit more complex. Around 14% of its 19,000 residents are foreign retirees, drawn by the "comfortable climate, excellent potable water, and clean air." However, the town's popularity has also brought a persistent bureaucratic headache, as the influx of ex-pats has "stimulated the growth of new industries and business, owned both by locals and foreigners." Despite its natural beauty, Boquete may not be the idyllic escape some retirees envision.

Can I afford Boquete?

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Boquete

You could save

1,519/mo

Savings Rate51%

Monthly Costs

Rent $700
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$781

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
51/100
Retiree Score
(i)
57/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
58/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Panama Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
1
Healthcare
60
Walkability
35
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $2
Bread (loaf) *$2
Eggs (12) $3
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$3

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$7
Meal (Mid-range) $45
Cappuccino $4
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $58
Mobile Plan (mo) $30
Gym (mo) *$82
Cinema Ticket $7

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $280
1BR Outside (mo) *$318
3BR Center (mo) $500
3BR Outside (mo) *$559

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
medium
Expat Community
medium
Top Neighborhoods
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
2148 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Boquete has a population of approximately 22,431 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $1,750 per month in Boquete, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $700/month.

The nearest airport to Boquete is SJO, approximately 236km away.

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