Top expat cities

Panama

David

#3 Top 5 cities

David is a practical regional city near Boquete with better services and lower costs than Panama City, but a smaller international profile.

Country overview

Population

81Β 957

Year-round temperatures

Day: 30°C aΕΎ 33°C

Night: 22°C aΕΎ 24°C

Climate

Hot tropical climate with high humidity and a rainy season.

Distance to the sea

30 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

7/10

David is generally manageable with ordinary caution for theft, road traffic, nightlife and uneven neighborhood conditions.

Natural disaster resilience

4/10

David faces intense rainfall, urban flooding, heat, earthquakes and volcanic hazards from western Panama.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Families
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpanish
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Quality services
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment