Boquete vs Krakow: cost of living for digital nomads

Boquete, Panama and Krakow, Poland, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.

The short version

  • Krakow is about 3% cheaper than Boquete for a month of nomad living ($1,500 vs $1,550).
  • Krakow scores higher on safety (9/10 vs 8/10).
  • Internet is faster in Krakow: 200 Mbps typical against 100 Mbps.
  • Boquete is temperate; Krakow is continental.

Boquete wins 1 of the measured lines; Krakow wins 5.

Frequently asked questions

Which city is cheaper, Boquete or Krakow?

Krakow is cheaper: about $1,500/month against $1,550/month in Boquete, roughly 3% less for a typical remote worker's budget.

Which city is safer, Boquete or Krakow?

Krakow scores higher on safety: 9/10 against 8/10 for Boquete.

Which has faster internet, Boquete or Krakow?

Krakow has faster typical internet: 200 Mbps against 100 Mbps in Boquete.

LineBoqueteKrakow
Monthly total (USD)$1,550$1,500
Rent$700$700
Food$400$400
Transport$60$35
Coworking$100$110
Safety (out of 10)8/109/10
Internet (Mbps)100200
Climatetemperatecontinental
City sizesmallmetro
Settingmountaininland
Nomad score (out of 10)7/108/10

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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Boquete September 10, 2026, Krakow November 9, 2026.