Skip to main content
Real estate intelligence · Panama City

The real price per m² in Panama, without the fluff.

611 verified buildings across 35 districts. Registry-based prices, ROI by zone, and investor-grade guidance for foreign buyers — no portal inflation.

Public Registry
Data source
Panama official
3,000+
Transactions
verified & analyzed
$1,100 – $3,500
Price per m²
updated 2026
April 2026
Last update
up to date
Start here

What brings you to Panama?

Four entry points tailored for foreign investors. Pick the closest to your situation and dive in.

Studios in Panama City

Low entry ticket, 6–8% rental ROI. Ideal for first-time investors and short-term rental operators.

View studios

Investor Visa

Permanent residency through real estate. From USD 300,000 (through October 15, 2026). 30–90 day process.

Check eligibility

Preferential Mortgage Law

Government-subsidized rates for first homes up to USD 120,000. Reform under Law 468/2025 + Law 341/2025.

See the benefit

Mortgage for Foreigners

Panamanian banks finance foreign buyers at 60–70% LTV. Requirements, rates, and timeline.

Read the guide
April 2026 data

Premium zones at a glance

Prices per m² and annual rental ROI for the 7 premium zones in Panama City. Full zone pages are currently in Spanish — toggle ES in the navbar for deep dives.

ZonePrice per m²Annual ROI
Punta Pacífica$500,000 – $3,000,0004.5% – 6.5%
Costa del Este$350,000 – $1,500,0005% – 7%
Marbella$250,000 – $800,0005% – 6.5%
San Francisco$220,000 – $650,0005.2% – 7.8%
Obarrio$200,000 – $600,0005% – 6.5%
El Cangrejo$180,000 – $500,0005.5% – 7.5%
Bella Vista$180,000 – $450,0005.5% – 7%

Why foreign buyers use PanamaProp

We are not a classifieds portal. We are Panama's first real estate intelligence platform with verified transaction data.

Verified data

Prices derived from Public Registry transactions, not inflated listings. Sources: INEC and ACOBIR.

Foreign-friendly

Foreigners can buy property in Panama with the same rights as citizens. No visa or residency required to purchase.

End-to-end guidance

From investor visa to preferential mortgage law, we cover the tools a foreign buyer actually needs.

Next step

Ready to talk numbers?

Santiago answers WhatsApp messages personally. Tell him your budget, target zone, and whether it is for investment or personal use — he will route you to the right tools and listings.

WhatsApp Santiago