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Medical Treatments in Panama City

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

Cardiology

Orthopaedics

Oncology

Neurology

Gastroenterology

Ophthalmologists

Psychiatry

Dermatology

Nephrology

Otorhinolaryngology

Neonatology

Pediatrics

Stomatology

Podiatry

Urology

Hepatology

Microbiology

Proctology

Rheumatology

Otolaryngology

Pulmonology

Venereology

Gynaecology

Perinatology

Anaesthesiology

Cost Guide

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

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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

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.

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.

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