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Panama City is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments

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Cost of Living in Panama City

Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals

65%
Cheaper than USA
on average
90%
Healthcare
savings vs USA
$212
Hospital Room
per day
$42
Budget Hotel
per night

Food & Dining Costs ($)

Business Lunch
$13 ↓28%
US $18
Budget Meal
$6 ↓50%
US $12
Cheap Restaurant
$7 ↓53%
US $15
Water Bottle (1.5L)
$1 ↓50%
US $2
Coffee (Café)
$3 ↓40%
US $5
Groceries (Weekly)
$64 ↓47%
US $120
Item $ vs US
Business Lunch 13 28% less
Budget Meal 6 50% less
Cheap Restaurant 7 53% less
Water Bottle (1.5L) 1 50% less
Coffee (Café) 3 40% less
Groceries (Weekly) 64 47% less

Food & Nutrition

Most hospitals in Panama City include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.

Accommodation Costs ($)

Budget Hotel / Night
$42 ↓53%
US $90
Mid-Range Hotel / Night
$106 ↓41%
US $180
Luxury Hotel / Night
$318 ↓20%
US $400
Airbnb / Month
$954 ↓62%
US $2,500
Apartment (City Centre)
$1,272 ↓42%
US $2,200
Apartment (Outside Centre)
$689 ↓57%
US $1,600
Item $ vs US
Budget Hotel / Night 42 53% less
Mid-Range Hotel / Night 106 41% less
Luxury Hotel / Night 318 20% less
Airbnb / Month 954 62% less
Apartment (City Centre) 1,272 42% less
Apartment (Outside Centre) 689 57% less

Stay Smart

For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.

Healthcare Costs ($)

Doctor Consultation
$42 ↓79%
US $200
Hospital Room / Day
$212 ↓94%
US $3,500
Basic Medicine
$11 ↓27%
US $15
Travel Health Insurance / Day
$8 ↓68%
US $25
Nursing Care / Day
$106 ↓70%
US $350
Physiotherapy Session
$42 ↓72%
US $150
Dental Checkup
$32 ↓84%
US $200
Item $ vs US
Doctor Consultation 42 79% less
Hospital Room / Day 212 94% less
Basic Medicine 11 27% less
Travel Health Insurance / Day 8 68% less
Nursing Care / Day 106 70% less
Physiotherapy Session 42 72% less
Dental Checkup 32 84% less

Medical Tourist Tip

Healthcare in Panama City costs up to 90% less than the US. A hospital room is just $212/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.

Transport Costs ($)

Local Transport (Monthly)
$27 ↓61%
US $70
Airport Taxi
$32 ↓42%
US $55
Taxi per km
$1 ↓50%
US $2
Fuel / Litre
$1
US $1
Local SIM + Data
$8 ↓80%
US $40
Item $ vs US
Local Transport (Monthly) 27 61% less
Airport Taxi 32 42% less
Taxi per km 1 50% less
Fuel / Litre 1 —
Local SIM + Data 8 80% less

Getting Around

Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.

Daily Life Costs ($)

Internet / Month
$37 ↓43%
US $65
Laundry / Load
$3 ↓25%
US $4
Mobile Prepaid / Month
$11 ↓78%
US $50
Clothes (Avg.)
$42
US $40
Haircut
$8 ↓68%
US $25
Movie Ticket
$6 ↓60%
US $15
Gym / Month
$42 ↓24%
US $55
Beer
$3 ↓57%
US $7
Item $ vs US
Internet / Month 37 43% less
Laundry / Load 3 25% less
Mobile Prepaid / Month 11 78% less
Clothes (Avg.) 42 5% more
Haircut 8 68% less
Movie Ticket 6 60% less
Gym / Month 42 24% less
Beer 3 57% less

Daily Essentials

Day-to-day expenses in Panama City are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.

65% cheaper vs US

Spending Breakdown

* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.

Panama City is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in Panama. The city offers world-class healthcare facilities with internationally trained doctors, cutting-edge technology, and significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western countries.

Why Choose Panama City for Medical Treatment?

Panama City has modern hospitals including Hospital Punta Pacífica (affiliated with Johns Hopkins) and Centro Médico Paitilla. The city offers quality healthcare at 40-60% less than US prices with the convenience of using US dollars.

Medical Tourism in Panama City

Patients from around the world travel to Panama City for a wide range of medical treatments including cardiac surgery, orthopaedic procedures, oncology, cosmetic surgery, dental care, fertility treatments, and eye care. The city's hospitals are known for their JCI/NABH accreditation, multilingual staff, and dedicated international patient departments.

Top Hospitals

Best Hospitals in Panama City, Panama

Ranked by how complete and credible each profile is: photos, doctors, accreditations, verified owners and patient interest

Hospital Brisas

Hospital Brisas

Panama City, Panama · Hospital

4 doctors · Urology, Nephrology

Hospital Chiriquí

Hospital Chiriquí

Panama City, Panama · Hospital

Orthopaedics, Neonatology, Stomatology

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