Cities with the best work-life balance in the Americas

Where evenings and weekends still exist in the Americas: the top catalog cities by work-life balance score, with safety and cost context for anyone relocating with a job in hand.

Methodology: Ranked by Jonzy work-life balance score (0–100); safety breaks ties.

  1. 1. Boquete, Panama

    Work-life balance 92/100 · Safety 88/100 · $1,350/mo

    Work-life balance 92/100 with 88/100 safety, about $1,350/mo all-in.

  2. 2. Tamarindo, Costa Rica

    Work-life balance 90/100 · Safety 80/100 · $1,540/mo

    Work-life balance 90/100 with 80/100 safety, about $1,540/mo all-in.

  3. 3. Cuenca, Ecuador

    Work-life balance 90/100 · Safety 78/100 · $970/mo

    Work-life balance 90/100 with 78/100 safety, about $970/mo all-in.

  4. 4. Panajachel, Guatemala

    Work-life balance 90/100 · Safety 78/100 · $740/mo

    Work-life balance 90/100 with 78/100 safety, about $740/mo all-in.

  5. 5. Roatán, Honduras

    Work-life balance 90/100 · Safety 76/100 · $1,540/mo

    Work-life balance 90/100 with 76/100 safety, about $1,540/mo all-in.

  6. 6. San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

    Work-life balance 90/100 · Safety 76/100 · $830/mo

    Work-life balance 90/100 with 76/100 safety, about $830/mo all-in.

  7. 7. Copán Ruinas, Honduras

    Work-life balance 90/100 · Safety 70/100 · $740/mo

    Work-life balance 90/100 with 70/100 safety, about $740/mo all-in.

  8. 8. Trinidad, Cuba

    Work-life balance 88/100 · Safety 88/100 · $760/mo

    Work-life balance 88/100 with 88/100 safety, about $760/mo all-in.

  9. 9. Cabarete, Dominican Republic

    Work-life balance 88/100 · Safety 78/100 · $1,330/mo

    Work-life balance 88/100 with 78/100 safety, about $1,330/mo all-in.

  10. 10. El Tunco, El Salvador

    Work-life balance 88/100 · Safety 78/100 · $1,230/mo

    Work-life balance 88/100 with 78/100 safety, about $1,230/mo all-in.

  11. 11. Salta, Argentina

    Work-life balance 88/100 · Safety 78/100 · $810/mo

    Work-life balance 88/100 with 78/100 safety, about $810/mo all-in.

  12. 12. Antigua, Guatemala

    Work-life balance 88/100 · Safety 70/100 · $1,140/mo

    Work-life balance 88/100 with 70/100 safety, about $1,140/mo all-in.

Frequently asked questions

Cities with the best work-life balance in the Americas — which city is #1?

Boquete, Panama tops this list. Work-life balance 92/100 with 88/100 safety, about $1,350/mo all-in. Tamarindo and Cuenca round out the top three.

How is this ranking calculated?

Ranked by Jonzy work-life balance score (0–100); safety breaks ties. 84 catalog cities in the Americas qualified for this list; the top 12 are shown. Scores are catalog averages, not personalised — Jonzy re-ranks every city for your own income, passport and lifestyle when you sign in.

How much does it cost to live in the top city in the Americas?

Boquete runs about $1,350/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Boquete city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.