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Vista Alegre, Panama

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1,804
Retiree Score
73.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
9 facilities

The population of Vista Alegre has more than quadrupled over the past 20 years, soaring from just 11,801 in 1990 to a whopping 55,369 as of 2010. This rapid growth has brought with it a persistent bureaucratic headache, as public services struggle to keep up with the influx. While the climate is pleasant, the sheer scale of the city's expansion poses daily challenges for residents. Vista Alegre may appeal to those seeking an affordable Latin American hub, but the frenetic pace of development is not for the faint of heart.

Can I afford Vista Alegre?

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Vista Alegre

You could save

1,196/mo

Savings Rate40%

Monthly Costs

Rent (Panama Average Adjusted)$1,023
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$781

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
40/100
Retiree Score
(i)
73/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
50/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Panama Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
9
Healthcare
100
Walkability
5
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) *$11
Meal (Mid-range) *$16
Cappuccino *$2
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) *$79
Mobile Plan (mo) *$13
Gym (mo) *$22
Cinema Ticket *$7

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) *$614
1BR Outside (mo) *$477
3BR Center (mo) *$1,118
3BR Outside (mo) *$838

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
medium
Expat Community
medium
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
2642 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Vista Alegre has a population of approximately 64,900 people.

The nearest airport to Vista Alegre is PTY, approximately 38km away.

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