VanBasket Panama

Food Prices in Panama — November 2026

Name: Panama — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-12%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 1 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle

1 source open receipts · updated 26 Oct 2026

$1.01
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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Recent real receipts

Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Chorizo de bellota ibérico

César Nieto · 100 g

Riba Smith, Bella Vista 2 Nov

5.65 PAB
Chocolate con leche, almendras y sal marina

Bocao' · 50 g

Supermercado Rey, Pueblo Nuevo 27 Oct

4 PAB
Agua purificada envasada

Dasani · 6000 mL

Metro Plus, Bella Vista 9 Sep

4.05 PAB
Liquid stevia

Carmencita · 150 ml

Super 99, David 3 Sep

2.49 PAB
Panama Coffee

Oro Moreno · 50 g

Super Kosher, San Francisco 24 Aug

4.71 PAB
Aje cielo

Las Lajas, Coloncito 24 Aug

0.5 PAB
100% pura de manantial

Agua del Volcán · 5 litros

Super 99, San Francisco 22 Aug

2.99 PAB
Agua de Manantial

Bambito · 1 galón

Super Kosher, San Francisco 20 Aug

2.77 PAB
Veggy

Maama · 35 g

Riba Smith, Bella Vista 23 Apr

1.65 PAB
Tableta de chocolate negro orgánico 75%

Maama · 30 g

Riba Smith, Bella Vista 23 Apr

3.2 PAB
Organic Apricots

Mariani, Organic by Mariani · 5 oz

Riba Smith, Bella Vista 19 Apr

7.5 PAB
Caña de lomo

Joselito · 70 g

Riba Smith, Bella Vista 15 Apr

13.7 PAB
Milk pure - Chocolat au lait suisse

Villars · 50 g

Riba Smith, Bella Vista 8 Apr

4.43 PAB
Pepita de marañón con sal cubierta de chocolate

Bocaitos, Bocao' · 60 g

Riba Smith, Bella Vista 4 Apr

6.05 PAB
Chocolate de leche

Mahogany · 70 g

Riba Smith, Bella Vista 24 Mar

4.26 PAB
Spanish Cheese Plate

Garcia Baquero · 150 g

Riba Smith, Bella Vista 23 Mar

6.6 PAB
Chocolate con leche y caramelo

Bocao' · 50 g

Riba Smith, Bella Vista 23 Mar

4.34 PAB
García Baquero Queso Iberico

García Baquero · 150 g

Riba Smith, Bella Vista 21 Mar

4.55 PAB
Raspberries

Driscoll's · 170 g

Riba Smith, Bella Vista 21 Mar

6.15 PAB
Adulto

Centrum · 30 tabletas

Rey, Panamá 19 Mar deal

12.94 PAB

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Panama is below the world average by 12%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +0.1% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Panama

Panama

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Mexico 88 -12%

Romania 88 -12%

Turkey 88 -12%

Indonesia 89.5 -10.5%

Cambodia 89.6 -10.4%

More countries in Americas

Argentina 70 -30%

Colombia 72 -28%

Peru 75 -25%

Brazil 78 -22%

Mexico 88 -12%

Chile 92 -8%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Panama?

No, food in Panama is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 88 (world average = 100), meaning food is 12% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Panama per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Panama you can expect to spend around $264. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 88 (world = 100).

How does Panama compare to similar countries?

Panama has a VanBasket Index of 88. Similar or nearby countries: Mexico, Romania, Turkey.

How often is the food price data for Panama updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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