Panama64.52
Overall rating
Open country profilePanama vs. Thailand: Country Comparison
Panama leads the overall rating with 64.52 points, ahead of Thailand with 62.62 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in Paid Vacation Days and Traffic Deaths.
Panama
Thailand62.62
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
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Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
Panama scores clearly better than Thailand on Paid Vacation Days.
Panama scores clearly better than Thailand on Traffic Deaths.
Panama scores clearly better than Thailand on Fertility Rate.
Thailand scores clearly better than Panama on Water Price per Liter in Supermarket.
Panama scores clearly better than Thailand on Foreigner Ownership Rights.
Panama scores clearly better than Thailand on Terrorism Risk.
Thailand scores clearly better than Panama on Street Food Scene.
Panama scores clearly better than Thailand on Suicide Rate.
Categories Compared
Panama
66 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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Thailand
57 points
| Topic | Panama | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 55 | 61 | Thailand |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 90 | 60 | Panama |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 53 | 54 | Thailand |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 68 | 58 | Panama |
| Legal Protection & Property | 54 | 49 | Panama |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 64 | 60 | Panama |
Panama
66 points
❤️ Health
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Thailand
62 points
| Topic | Panama | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 62 | 71 | Thailand |
| Environmental Health | 65 | 46 | Panama |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 70 | 68 | Panama |
Panama
67 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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Thailand
64 points
| Topic | Panama | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 74 | 75 | Thailand |
| Investment & Capital Access | 66 | 66 | Tie |
| Banking & Fintech | 72 | 71 | Panama |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 50 | 54 | Thailand |
| Real Estate & Property | 85 | 52 | Panama |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 55 | 53 | Panama |
| Macroeconomics | 72 | 74 | Thailand |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 59 | 51 | Panama |
Panama
66 points
🏠 Costs
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Thailand
78 points
| Topic | Panama | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 61 | 68 | Thailand |
| Food & Basic Goods | 31 | 56 | Thailand |
| Dining & Going Out | 79 | 95 | Thailand |
| Mobility Costs | 80 | 78 | Panama |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 70 | 84 | Thailand |
| Personal Services | 77 | 89 | Thailand |
Panama
57 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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Thailand
56 points
| Topic | Panama | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 52 | 54 | Thailand |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 49 | 41 | Panama |
| Electricity & Energy | 79 | 73 | Panama |
| Internet & Connectivity | 49 | 58 | Thailand |
| Public Transport | 52 | 53 | Thailand |
Panama
62 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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Thailand
61 points
| Topic | Panama | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 72 | 46 | Panama |
| Climate & Weather | 73 | 71 | Panama |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 80 | 68 | Panama |
| Leisure & Recreation | 66 | 60 | Panama |
| Arts & Entertainment | 44 | 45 | Thailand |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 51 | 90 | Thailand |
| Family-Friendly | 50 | 53 | Thailand |
| Pet-Friendly | 59 | 57 | Panama |
Panama
70 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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Thailand
64 points
| Topic | Panama | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 71 | 68 | Panama |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 84 | 67 | Panama |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 65 | 74 | Thailand |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 72 | 61 | Panama |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 69 | 55 | Panama |
| Language & Integration | 56 | 53 | Panama |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 65 | 65 | Tie |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 65 | 63 | Panama |
Panama
72 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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Thailand
78 points
| Topic | Panama | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 67 | 69 | Thailand |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 69 | 71 | Thailand |
| Attractions & Activities | 68 | 80 | Thailand |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 83 | 83 | Tie |
| Vacation Costs | 75 | 87 | Thailand |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 79 | 82 | Thailand |
Panama
58 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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Thailand
52 points
| Topic | Panama | Thailand | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 68 | 42 | Panama |
| Education & Knowledge | 61 | 61 | Tie |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 42 | 41 | Panama |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 59 | 54 | Panama |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 48 | 65 | Thailand |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 56 | 52 | Panama |
| Religion & Worldviews | 68 | 59 | Panama |
| Demography | 64 | 46 | Panama |