Medical Tourism in Panama

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Panama City

142 hospitals

Treatments

Medical Treatments in Panama

Panama 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

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

67%

Cheaper than USA
on average

90%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

$200

Hospital Room
per day

$40

Budget Hotel
per night

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Food & Dining Costs ($)

Business Lunch

$12 ↓33%

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)

$60 ↓50%

US $120

Item	$	vs US
Business Lunch	12	33% 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)	60	50% less

Food & Nutrition

Most hospitals in Panama 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

$40 ↓56%

US $90

Mid-Range Hotel / Night

$100 ↓44%

US $180

Luxury Hotel / Night

$300 ↓25%

US $400

Airbnb / Month

$900 ↓64%

US $2,500

Apartment (City Centre)

$1,200 ↓45%

US $2,200

Apartment (Outside Centre)

$650 ↓59%

US $1,600

Item	$	vs US
Budget Hotel / Night	40	56% less
Mid-Range Hotel / Night	100	44% less
Luxury Hotel / Night	300	25% less
Airbnb / Month	900	64% less
Apartment (City Centre)	1,200	45% less
Apartment (Outside Centre)	650	59% 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

$40 ↓80%

US $200

Hospital Room / Day

$200 ↓94%

US $3,500

Basic Medicine

$10 ↓33%

US $15

Travel Health Insurance / Day

$8 ↓68%

US $25

Nursing Care / Day

$100 ↓71%

US $350

Physiotherapy Session

$40 ↓73%

US $150

Dental Checkup

$30 ↓85%

US $200

Item	$	vs US
Doctor Consultation	40	80% less
Hospital Room / Day	200	94% less
Basic Medicine	10	33% less
Travel Health Insurance / Day	8	68% less
Nursing Care / Day	100	71% less
Physiotherapy Session	40	73% less
Dental Checkup	30	85% less

Medical Tourist Tip

Healthcare in Panama costs up to 90% less than the US. A hospital room is just $200/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)

$25 ↓64%

US $70

Airport Taxi

$30 ↓45%

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)	25	64% less
Airport Taxi	30	45% 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

$35 ↓46%

US $65

Laundry / Load

$3 ↓25%

US $4

Mobile Prepaid / Month

$10 ↓80%

US $50

Clothes (Avg.)

$40

US $40

Haircut

$8 ↓68%

US $25

Movie Ticket

$6 ↓60%

US $15

Gym / Month

$40 ↓27%

US $55

Beer

$3 ↓57%

US $7

Item	$	vs US
Internet / Month	35	46% less
Laundry / Load	3	25% less
Mobile Prepaid / Month	10	80% less
Clothes (Avg.)	40	—
Haircut	8	68% less
Movie Ticket	6	60% less
Gym / Month	40	27% less
Beer	3	57% less

Daily Essentials

Day-to-day expenses in Panama 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 is a growing medical tourism destination in Central America, using the US dollar and offering quick access from North American cities. The country is known for dental work, cosmetic surgery, and its excellent bilingual healthcare professionals.

Top Rated

Top Hospitals in Panama

Leading hospitals based on accreditations, patient reviews, and medical tourism reputation

Hospital Punta Pacífica

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Singapore

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Bangladesh

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Best Hospitals in Panama

Medical Tourism Cities in Panama

Panama City

Medical Treatments in Panama

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 of Living in Panama

Food & Dining Costs ($)

Food & Nutrition

Accommodation Costs ($)

Stay Smart

Healthcare Costs ($)

Medical Tourist Tip

Transport Costs ($)

Getting Around

Daily Life Costs ($)

Daily Essentials

Spending Breakdown

Top Hospitals in Panama

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