Moving to Palau from Panama
What to Expect
Considering a move from Panama to Palau? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Panama to Palau, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Palauan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Palau compared to Panama.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Panama generally does better on safety, though Palau leads in homicide rate.
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
Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Panama leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Panama performs better than Palau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Panama performs better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Panama generally does better on employment & economy, though Palau leads in unemployment rate.
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
Palau generally does better on family life, though Panama leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Panama and Palau. To live, work, or study long-term in Palau, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Palau's immigration authority.
Panama passport holder visiting Palau
Visa on Arrival
Palau passport holder visiting Panama
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Palau?
Connectivity is usually fine (Palau: 6.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Palau offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Palau safe for expats?
Panama generally does better on safety, though Palau leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.3 in Panama.
How is healthcare in Palau compared to Panama?
Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Panama leads in health coverage index. There are 17.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Palau, compared to 17.3 in Panama. Palau scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Panama: 78).
What language do they speak in Palau?
The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Panama, the official language is Spanish.
