🇵🇦 Panama · #326 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Panama City

Affordable — cheaper than 39.4% of cities worldwide

Ranked #326 of 538 cities · More expensive than 39.4% of cities worldwide

Affordable
Cost of Living
Very affordable
Rent
Affordable
Groceries
Weak
Purchasing Power

Lower index = more affordable

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Panama City

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 857/mo USD 643/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 1,492/mo USD 1,119/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
47.2 Affordable
Rent
28.7 Very affordable
Groceries
53.6 Affordable
Restaurants
43.0 Affordable
Purchasing Power
48.5 Weak

Living in Panama City: What to Expect

Panama City is affordable by global standards (ranked #326 of 538 cities), cheaper than 39.4% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is affordable. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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