Quality of life in Panama
Panama, Panama, features a very safe living environment. Our data reflects that this city has a good ranking in taxation and tolerance.
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Panama, Panama, features a very safe living environment. Our data reflects that this city has a good ranking in taxation and tolerance.
Large apartment | $1400.00 |
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Medium apartment | $1200.00 |
Small apartment | $880.00 |
5km taxi ride | $8.10 |
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A Cappuccino | $3.70 |
A beer | $1.50 |
A kilogram of Apples | $3.70 |
Bread | $0.78 |
Lunch | $8.60 |
Monthly fitness club membership | $63.00 |
Monthly public transport | $26.00 |
Movie ticket | $6.00 |
Average monthly increase in number of startups | 2 |
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Average monthly increase in number of startups [score] | 0.27 |
Coworking spaces [score] | 0.30 |
Coworking spaces on WorkFrom.co | 11 |
Meetups [score] | 0.16 |
Meetups groups | 25 |
Meetups members | 4634 |
Number of investors | 5 |
Number of startup events in the last 12 months | 41 |
Number of upcoming meetup events | 2 |
Startup climate scene [score] | 0.35 |
Startup events | 1 |
Startup events [score] | 0.10 |
Startups [score] | 0.44 |
Total number of startups | 23 |
Airport hub | 82 |
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Airport hub [score] | 0.40 |
Business freedom | 74.40 |
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Business freedom [score] | 0.65 |
Freedom from corruption | 37.00 |
Freedom from corruption [score] | 0.27 |
Lack of labor restrictions | 42.90 |
Lack of labor restrictions [score] | 0.15 |
Time to open a business | 6.00 |
Time to open a business [score] | 0.95 |
Crime rate [score] | 0.51 |
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Gun-related deaths per 100,000 residents per year | 15 |
Guns per 100 residents | 22 |
Lack of gun related deaths [score] | 0.59 |
Lack of guns [score] | 0.88 |
Lack of guns and gun-related deaths [score] | 0.74 |
Healthcare expenditure [score] | 0.50 |
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Healthcare quality [score] | 0.59 |
Life expectancy (years) | 77.82 |
Life expectancy [score] | 0.67 |
Air quality [score] | 0.46 |
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Cleanliness [score] | 0.27 |
Drinking water quality [score] | 0.61 |
Urban greenery [score] | 0.41 |
Currency exchange rate per US dollar for urban area | 1.00 |
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Currency for urban area | PAB |
GDP growth rate | 0.06 |
GDP growth rate [score] | 0.89 |
GDP per capita | $19455.42 |
GDP per capita [score] | 0.32 |
Effective company profit tax rate on payouts as dividends [score] | 0.66 |
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Income tax level [score] | 0.72 |
Profit tax (% of profit) | 0.37 |
Time overhead to file company taxes | 417 |
VAT (Sales Tax) | 0.07 |
Download speed (Mbps) | 27.55 |
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Internet access (download) [score] | 0.45 |
Internet access (upload) [score] | 0.19 |
Upload speed (Mbps) | 4.34 |
Art galleries | 69 |
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Art galleries [score] | 0.51 |
Cinemas | 44 |
Cinemas [score] | 0.58 |
Comedy clubs | 9 |
Comedy clubs [score] | 0.69 |
Concert venues | 96 |
Concerts [score] | 0.45 |
Historical sites | 40 |
Historical sites [score] | 0.72 |
Museums | 19 |
Museums [score] | 0.39 |
Performing art venues | 86 |
Performing arts [score] | 0.54 |
Sport venues | 41 |
Sports [score] | 0.56 |
Zoos | 4 |
Zoos [score] | 0.38 |
LGBT Equality Index | 60.76 |
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LGBT Equality Index [score] | 0.61 |
LGBT adoption rights | ✖ Illegal |
LGBT age of consent | ✔ Equal |
LGBT blood donation regulations | ✔ Legal |
LGBT conversion therapy regulations | ✖ Not banned |
LGBT discrimination legality | ✖ No protections |
LGBT employment discrimination legality | ✖ No protections |
LGBT gender changing rights | ✔ Legal, but requires surgery |
LGBT homosexuality rights | ✔ Legal |
LGBT housing discrimination legality | ✖ No protections |
LGBT marriage rights | ✖ Unrecognized |
Tolerance towards minorities [score] | 0.75 |
Elevation (hills or mountains) [score] | 0.35 |
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Median peak in meters | 1007.00 |
Presence of hills in city | 1.00 |
Presence of mountains in city | 1.00 |
Seaside access | 1.00 |
Urban area elevation (meters) | 17.00 |
Water access [score] | 0.61 |
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The overall crime rate puts Panama in position 171 of 266 Teleport Cities in a ranking for the safest cities.
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Panama is a country in Central America with coastlines on the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean. It has land borders with Colombia (and South America) to the southeast and Costa Rica to the northwest. It's strategically located on the isthmus that forms the land bridge connecting North and South America. It controls the Panama Canal that links the North Atlantic Ocean via the Caribbean Sea with the North Pacific Ocean, one of the most important shipping routes in the world.
The ease of travel and wide array of experiences make Panama one of the most attractive emerging tourism destinations in the world. In just one week, visitors can enjoy two oceans, experience the mountains and rainforest, learn about native cultures and take advantage of vibrant urban life. The capital, Panama City, is a modern, sophisticated metropolis that resembles Miami and has established commerce, arts, fashion and dining.
Panama is known as the "Crossroads of the Americas" due to its privileged position between North and South America. The indigenous meaning of the country's name, "abundance of fish", reflects Panama's reputation as a paradise for water sports enthusiasts and eco-tourists. As the isthmus connecting two massive continents, Panama's flora and fauna is incredibly diverse. For example, Panama has been named the country with the most bird species in the world: over 900. Panama's many indigenous tribes are still thriving, living in the same ancient manner as their ancestors, making its cultural fabric exceptionally rich.
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