Boquete vs Las Terrenas: cost of living for digital nomads
Boquete, Panama and Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, 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
- Boquete is about 2% cheaper than Las Terrenas for a month of nomad living ($1,550 vs $1,580).
- Boquete scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Boquete: 100 Mbps typical against 80 Mbps.
- Boquete is temperate; Las Terrenas is tropical.
Boquete wins 3 of the measured lines; Las Terrenas wins 0.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Boquete or Las Terrenas?
Boquete is cheaper: about $1,550/month against $1,580/month in Las Terrenas, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Boquete or Las Terrenas?
Boquete scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Las Terrenas.
Which has faster internet, Boquete or Las Terrenas?
Boquete has faster typical internet: 100 Mbps against 80 Mbps in Las Terrenas.
| Line | Boquete | Las Terrenas |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,550 | $1,580 |
| Rent | $700 | $700 |
| Food | $400 | $400 |
| Transport | $60 | $60 |
| Coworking | $100 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 80 |
| Climate | temperate | tropical |
| City size | small | small |
| Setting | mountain | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Las Terrenas
Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic.
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, Las Terrenas September 10, 2026.