Living in Panama City

Panama City

Panama Canal, natural beauty and music
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Panama City is a place where modern skyscrapers meet historic charm. The city's skyline is impressive, but head to Casco Viejo for cobbled streets and colonial architecture. Stroll along the Cinta Costera and enjoy waterfront views. If you’re into history, check out the iconic Panama Canal. For a bit of nature, there's always the Metropolitan Natural Park. The vibe here is a blend of the old and the new, making it an interesting spot to explore. The local food scene is diverse, and the nightlife is worth checking out too.

The Good

  • 😋 Decent food options
  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • Coffee
  • 💼 Plenty of places to work
  • ☀️ Fantastic weather
  • 📡 Strong wifi coverage

The Bad

  • 👮 Not the safest
  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🗑️ Pollution
  • 🤼 Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Panama City
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Panama
0%
cheaper than Panama median
152nd
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • The average salary in Panama City is
  • It's about 249% cheaper to live in Panama City than it is New York
  • You can expect to spend around $1,578.03 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

OK

Panama City has moderate crime rates, particularly in certain neighbourhoods; exercise caution and stay aware of your surroundings.

Internet speed

Good

Download
106.6Mbps
Upload
15.9Mbps
Latency
46ms
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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is hot with temperatures around 32°

Average temperatures

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