Panama City

Panama City is the capital and largest city of Panama, where modern skyscrapers stand alongside colonial landmarks. Situated at the Pacific entrance of the famous Panama Canal, the city serves as a gateway between continents and oceans, offering a unique mix of global trade, tropical beauty and rich history. As a base for a remote workers and digital nomads, Panama City has a variety of digital nomad accommodation and work-friendly stays, decent average Wi-Fi speeds and easy access to nature thanks to its coastal location. Overall, Panama City offers a dynamic blend of city life and natural surroundings that makes working on a laptop both productive and enjoyable.

Popular Locations

Popular areas to stay for working remotely in Panama City include Casco Viejo, El Cangrejo and Obarrio.

Cost of Living

According to Numbeo, the average monthly cost of living in Panama City (excluding space to stay) in 2026 is £550–£650 ($730–$830 USD) for one person.

Wi-Fi Speed

Typical Wi-Fi speeds in Panama City are around 183 Mbps download and 18 Mbps upload, according to TestMy.net.

My Nomad Space Tip

Make sure to try a carimanola, a deep-fried yuca roll stuffed with meat or cheese, often found at local street vendors or casual eateries throughout the city.

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Panama City Essentials

Closest Airport

Panama City is served by Tocumen International Airport (PTY), the country’s main international hub located about 25–30 minutes from the city, with access by taxi, shuttle and rideshare. Albrook Airport (PAC) handles domestic flights and sits close to downtown.

Closest Train Station

Panama City has no passenger train service.

Closest Bus Station

Long‑distance and regional buses operate mainly from the Albrook Bus Terminal, located beside Albrook Mall, with routes across the country including David, Santiago, Colon and the beaches.

Cafes & Coworking

Panama City has a strong cafe and coworking scene, especially around Obarrio, El Cangrejo, Costa del Este and Casco Viejo, supported by the city’s finance, tech and remote‑work communities.

Groceries

Groceries are easy to find across the city, with major options including Riba Smith, Super 99, Rey, El Machetazo and numerous minimarkets.

Getting Around

Panama City is well connected, with most travel handled using taxis, rideshares, buses and the Metro. The main avenues and Cinta Costera make travel between Obarrio, Casco Viejo and Costa del Este simple.

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