As of November 12, 2026, Panama is cheaper than Dominican Republic for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $101 in Panama against $103 in Dominican Republic, a gap of 1.2%. Over the past year Panama has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+1.9% after inflation, against −6.0%). Both sit at US advisory Level 2.
| Measure | Dominican Republic | Panama |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $103 | $101 |
| Lean day | $46 | $46 |
| Comfortable day | $236 | $223 |
| Real change, 12 months | −6.0% | +1.9% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | −4.6% | 0.0% |
| Versus 5-year average | +2.4% | +8.9% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 4.2 · Well set up | 4.0 · Well set up |
| Index score | 57 | 62 |
| Best months | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Shoulder months | May, Jun, Nov | May, Dec |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
All-inclusive economics: flights and package deals matter more than the peso.
The catchResort pricing is set in dollars. Independent travel is cheaper but needs more care on roads and after dark.
A skyline, a canal and two oceans, all in US dollars.
The catchDollarized, with capital-city prices close to US levels.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.