Panama City

Panama City

Panama Latin America
$2,533/mo155 MbpsModerate 36.9k

February is one of the best months in Panama City.

Twelve cells, January to December, each rated against the city's own year.

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Nomad Cost

$2,533/mo

Internet

155 Mbps

Safety

Moderate

Air Quality

5/5

Healthcare

Moderate

Population

36.9k

Flights to Panama City

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Best months: Feb, Jan, Mar. The search opens on Kiwi.com and starts from your location.

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Cost of Living

Nomad$2,533/mo
Expat$2,055/mo
Local$1,643/mo
Family$5,751/mo
Local Salary vs. Nomad Cost
Local salary$804.44/mo
Nomad cost$2,533/mo
Cost ratio3.1×

A local earns $804.44/mo but a nomad lifestyle costs $2,533 — that's 3.1× the local wage.

Internet & Infrastructure

City Speed
155 Mbps#56
Country Speed
168 Mbps#32
Plug Type
AB
Voltage120V
Frequency60 Hz

Bring a North American adapter. 120V — check your devices support 120V before plugging in.

eSIM for Panama, online when you land

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Broadband here averages 155 Mbps, but you need data before you reach it. Install the eSIM at home and it connects when the plane lands.

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Environment & Health

Air Quality Now0 AQI
Air Quality Score5/5
Humidity77
PollutionHigh
ClimateModerate

Quality of Life

SafetyModerate
HealthcareModerate

Can I afford this?

Deficit$1,033
$1500/mo budget vs $2533/mo city cost
Over budget$2,533/mo for Nomad lifestyle
Monthly income: $1,500

Price Breakdown

Meal, inexpensive restaurant$8
Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$52.5
McMeal or equivalent combo$6.5
Cappuccino (regular)$3.34
Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$2.5
Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$4
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$1.66
Water (0.33L)$1.34

Monthly Weather

Best months: Feb, Jan, Mar·Avoid: Nov, Aug, Jun

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Fly to Panama City in February

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February is one of the best months here. Feels like 35° by day. Weather score 413.

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