Moving to Panama from Brazil
What to Expect
Considering a move from Brazil to Panama? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Brazil to Panama, you would find that Panama is 57.4% more expensive than Brazil overall. A R$379,035 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly PAB118,496 in Panama to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Panama City averages 93°F vs 80°F in Brasilia, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Brazil and Panama.
What does your salary buy?
R$379,035 → PAB118,496
To maintain the same standard of living in Panama
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 42.1% more
Groceries
pay 81.5% more
Transportation
pay 22.3% more
Housing
pay 2.4 times more
Childcare
pay 33.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 71.9% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Brazil to Panama.
Who's moving to Panama?
Top countries of origin for Panama's foreign-born residents.
- 119,553
- 50,702
- 22,427
- 16,867
- 15,517
- 9,711
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16.2,406
Brazil
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Panama compared to Brazil.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Panama generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in feel safe walking at night.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Panama leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Brazil generally does better on environment, though Panama leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Brazil generally does better on infrastructure, though Panama leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Panama performs significantly better than Brazil across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Brazil generally does better on family life, though Panama leads in life expectancy.
Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Brasilia | Panama City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 94°/65°F (34°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 94°/69°F (35°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) | 92°/70°F (34°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) | 91°/68°F (33°/20°C) |
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| Month | Brasilia | Panama City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) | 92°/65°F (33.4°/18.5°C) |
| Feb | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) | 94°/65°F (34.2°/18.4°C) |
| Mar | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) | 95°/65°F (34.8°/18.4°C) |
| Apr | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) | 96°/67°F (35.4°/19.5°C) |
| May | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) | 94°/70°F (34.5°/21.1°C) |
| Jun | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) | 93°/70°F (33.8°/21.3°C) |
| Jul | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) | 93°/70°F (33.9°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) | 93°/70°F (33.9°/20.9°C) |
| Sep | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) | 91°/70°F (32.9°/21.0°C) |
| Oct | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) | 91°/69°F (32.6°/20.8°C) |
| Nov | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) | 91°/69°F (32.9°/20.3°C) |
| Dec | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) | 92°/67°F (33.3°/19.2°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia,
IMHPA - Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil and Panama. To live, work, or study long-term in Panama, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Panama's immigration authority.
Brazil passport holder visiting Panama
Visa Free
Panama passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Panama than Brazil?
On average Panama is around 58% pricier than Brazil, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Panama?
Budget about PAB29,624 for 3 months in Panama (based on a R$379,035 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Panama?
Connectivity is usually fine (Panama: 15.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Panama offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Panama safe for expats?
Panama generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Panama is 11.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil. About 33% of people in Panama feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Panama compared to Brazil?
Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Panama leads in suicide rate. There are 17.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Panama, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Panama scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).
What's the weather like in Panama compared to Brazil?
The average high temperature in Panama City is 93°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Panama City receives around 75.1 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.
What language do they speak in Panama?
The official language in Panama is Spanish. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.
