Panama City is the most expensive of Panama's 3 priced cities — $1,507 a month in essentials, 53% above Santiago at $987. The average net salary of $931 covers that 0.6×. 99.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province/comarca level. PM2.5 averages 8 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Nov averages 26°C, Apr 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $902 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,242 |
| Groceries | $183 |
| Dining out | $225 |
| Utilities | $176 |
| Local transport | $21 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,507 |
| Avg net salary | $931 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,468 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,004 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Panama City, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $50.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.07 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.81 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.44 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.85 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.34 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.11 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.74 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $12.21 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.28 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.14 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.60 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.04 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.90 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $4.03 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.75 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.35 |
| Monthly transit pass | $21.00 |
| Taxi start | $2.50 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.81 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.16 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $128.35 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $47.43 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $29.95 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $45.24 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.25 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Panama City has 99.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province/comarca level). That is the 4th-highest of 6 Panama cities we track. Panama's national figure is 102.4, so Panama City runs 3 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.9°C | 30.7°C | 81% | 43% | 24 mm |
| Feb | 26.9°C | 30.3°C | 79% | 40% | 5 mm |
| Mar | 27.1°C | 30.9°C | 78% | 47% | 12 mm |
| Apr | 27.5°C | 32.4°C | 81% | 70% | 84 mm |
| May | 27.5°C | 33.1°C | 86% | 89% | 230 mm |
| Jun | 27.2°C | 32.9°C | 87% | 92% | 262 mm |
| Jul | 27.1°C | 32.7°C | 88% | 92% | 298 mm |
| Aug | 27.1°C | 32.7°C | 87% | 92% | 262 mm |
| Sep | 27°C | 32.7°C | 88% | 92% | 268 mm |
| Oct | 26.8°C | 32.3°C | 88% | 88% | 243 mm |
| Nov | 26.5°C | 31.6°C | 88% | 83% | 256 mm |
| Dec | 27°C | 31.8°C | 85% | 56% | 80 mm |
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