Panama
A dynamic Central American capital with a striking modern skyline, historic Casco Viejo, the famous canal, and a growing role as a regional business hub.
#190 of 250
66% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 482
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing & Healthcare — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Panama City is the 190. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 482 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is entertainment, 94% below the median: fitness club (monthly) $ 5. You also get off lightly on basic grocery basket, transportation.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
22 prices on this page come from live scrapers (3 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Panama City, Panama. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/panama-city. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 6.25 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 13.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 8.70 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.72 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Butter (200g) | 2.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Eggs (12) | 2.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bread (500g) | 1.61 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.33 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.43 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Oats (500g) | 1.74 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.86 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 3.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.24 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.58 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Latin American supermarkets (VTEX) |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 5.00 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 46.18 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 48.99 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
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