Panama City vs Medellín
Side-by-side comparison for digital nomads — cost, internet, safety, visa, and lifestyle.
Key Metrics
7.5
Nomad Score
Winner8
100Winner
Internet Speed (Mbps)
70
6
Safety Rating
6
5
Walkability
Winner6
7Winner
English-Friendly
4
moderate
Cost Tier
budgetMonthly Budget
$900
Studio Apartment
Winner$550
$160
Coworking Space
Winner$120
$250
Groceries
Winner$170
$300
Eating Out
Winner$200
$60
Local Transport
Winner$35
$25
Phone/SIM
Winner$10
$40
Gym
Winner$25
$1,735
Total / Month
$1,110Visa & Entry (US Citizens)
Visa-free (180d)
US Entry
Visa-free (90d)Available
Nomad Visa
AvailableClimate
tropical
Climate Type
subtropicalDec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Best Months
Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, DecGetSettld Verdict
Best value
Medellín
$1,110/month all-in
Best internet
Panama City
100 Mbps average
Safest
Panama City
6/10 safety rating
Most walkable
Medellín
6/10 walkability
Most English-friendly
Panama City
7/10 English score
Highest nomad score
Medellín
8/10 overall