Boquete vs Nadi: cost of living for digital nomads
Boquete, Panama and Nadi, Fiji, 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 and Nadi cost about the same per month ($1,550).
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Boquete: 100 Mbps typical against 28 Mbps.
- Boquete is temperate; Nadi is tropical.
Boquete wins 4 of the measured lines; Nadi wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Boquete or Nadi?
Boquete and Nadi cost about the same per month for a remote worker, both around $1,550.
Which city is safer, Boquete or Nadi?
Boquete and Nadi score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Boquete or Nadi?
Boquete has faster typical internet: 100 Mbps against 28 Mbps in Nadi.
| Line | Boquete | Nadi |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Rent | $700 | $700 |
| Food | $400 | $380 |
| Transport | $60 | $80 |
| Coworking | $100 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 100 | 28 |
| Climate | temperate | tropical |
| City size | small | small |
| Setting | mountain | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Nadi
South-Pacific gateway; island pace with limited coworking.
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, Nadi November 5, 2026.