The Food Prices in Panama City Panama are Wild!

Exploring the famous Seafood Market (Mercado de Mariscos) in Panama City, Panama.
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[@tleales]

I like the way you interact with locals. You're polite and personable. Unfortunately, many Americans give the rest of us a bad rep with their arrogance and rudeness. Keep up the good work both as KZbinr and Good Will Ambassador!

[@anthonycruz5569]

$20 is high. I can get that in LA for the same price or cheaper

[@harryiglesias]

yeah, boxed seafood...

[@aoruene]

Panama reminds me of Miami, when I was there 8 years ago, I found it to be pretty pricey compared to Colombia and Costa Rica and I went to spots that were just as expensive as South Beach. Have fun.

[@turfnsurf9367]

Sea bass is amazing, I wanted to try the big ass crab last time but the guy wanted to buy lunch.

[@wingnut4217]

Just curious, why did you pass up on the comp meaL at Mercado de Marisco? BTW Red Snapper & Sea Bass are the freshest fish around there and my favorites especially grilled. My lady friend loved the Langostinos En Salsa De Maracuya (Passion fruit sauce).

[@markrush2319]

I'm a little confused I thought Panama was affordable and a lot of people retire to Panama 🇵🇦. It seems like Panama is pretty expensive to me. I lived in Buenos Aires Argentina for nearly 10 years and it seems like it wasn't nearly expensive as Panama.

[@guillermogouldburn763]

It is cheaper when you look at the whole picture of expenses, not just food. I bet you anything cars are cheaper in Panama than in Argentina. You can pay 250k in Panama for a house that goes for 800k in a comparable area in North America or Europe. Medical care is ridiculously cheap. Retirees get discounts from15% to 25%on every single thing. 20 years of paying no property tax.Transportation: 35 cents per ride on the metro, 25 cents per ride on the bus, I could go on and on. If you are just visiting it is more pricey than places like Colombia. But expats live here. So why they chose Panama? Safety and prosperity. All those foreign workers in the fish market would agree.

[@markrush2319]

@@guillermogouldburn763 OK I was just comparing it to Argentina and Brazil 🇧🇷 🙄. I lived in Buenos Aires Argentina for nearly 10 years. I purchased a home in Mar Del Plata Argentina in 2012. For a total of 40,000 dollars US dollars I brought a large piece of land and built a home 🏡 for around 40,000 dollars US dollars total.

[@jpchannel6816]

@@guillermogouldburn763 can be cheap for some people . but you can get triple of what you mention with the same money in Colombia. so compare with other countries is the most expensive.

[@guillermogouldburn763]

@@jpchannel6816 In Colombia things are so dirt cheap people get spoiled.

[@1232bluejays]

It's mostly rich retirees from the north with big pensions driving up the cost

[@Resmith18SR]

Grew up in South Florida. No more heat and humidity for me!!! I've been retired here in Mexico much cooler and low humidity and lower cost of living.

[@king_smitty860]

One thing bout Panama is that they have a variety of different type of women 😏

[@Nino_J]

Big culo panama women

[@u.kn0w.n969]

Say dat again my boy the people in the back ain’t here you

[@michaelkirkland1929]

Nice, I had lunch there in November, I found a spot not to far from there, I can't wait to leave a.m.e.r.i.K.K.K.a.

[@asbelben-gq7qt]

me gusta

[@didnot6961]

The food in those restaurants are expensive and not that good

[@eduranlugo]

I am a Panamenian Lawyer and we can help in any advice you may need in orther to get recidecy or business in Panama.

[@Leonardo-1]

Mr. Attorney... Check your spelling first then promote your ' business '.

[@GodbeeVlogs]

Beautiful

[@chilledbongo]

What a rip. At least beer is cheap

[@kj3854]

Too Expensive

[@motobro3870]

Beard fly bro 🤙

[@NickTravels0]

Can someone speak on the prices ? Is it cheaper than Colombia

[@guillermogouldburn763]

Basically, if you want cheap, Colombia. if you want safety, Panama. What's your priority?

[@NickTravels0]

@@guillermogouldburn763 a mix of both

[@Leonardo-1]

@@NickTravels0 I would take Colombia over Panamá. ONE LOVE !

[@natilyfe]

Lol are there any Panamanians in Panama City?!

[@Leonardo-1]

Why would you ask?

[@natilyfe]

@@Leonardo-1 because every person he talked to was from somewhere else

[@travelnomad9281]

These prices are too high for me. I can easily find better restaurants in America for less than that.

[@williamjohn52]

You're trying far too hard to pull off a "local" Spanish accent of some sort. Just speak clearly man. It's painful to listen to sometimes.

[@chrissysviews]

Panama is not a good destination for passport brows. It might be too expensive just like Puerto Rico, so that’s why perhaps places like Honduras or Nicaragua might be better since it’s cheaper.

[@mr.entreprenuer9233]

Prices are ridiculous out there! $15? for a plate? might as well stay in the united states...lol

[@bryancruz4896]

Que mala impresion se deben llevar los turistas cuando van a Panamá y los atienden mas extranjeros que panameños, literal el tipo no hablo con ningun panameño en todo el video (no soy xenofobo)

[@papi7672]

I'm telling you, man. In Panama, you get to meet people from all over the world. We have all the flavors, sizes, and colors to choose from. No one leaves Panama hungry.

[@Nutty151]

It looks just like Jamaica from the video! If the people in the video didn't speak Spanish, I would have sworn it was Jamaica or another West Indian country.

[@wingnut4217]

🎯

[@chrissysviews]

@@Nutty151 you are lying. Stop trying to say that panama is like a Jamaica to speak Spanish because it’s not. You can clearly see that the majority of Panamanians are generally mixed some have more European DNA some have more Native American DNA and some have more African DNA. Misinformation like that can lead to people traveling to a place at being unexpectedly, surprised that it’s not what they had envisioned.

[@Nutty151]

@@chrissysviews The Mestizo people you see in the video are of Colombian or Venezuelan descent, many are not even in Panama legally!

[@chrissysviews]

@@Nutty151 no they are not. You don’t even know what you’re talking about. 😂 only some of the workers are from other countries because the average Panamanian female is not going to work as a server at a restaurant to be honest, but overall the population is generally Panamanian you don’t even make any sense. In fact, a lot of the black Hispanics and dark skin in Panama are actually Colombians also … You’re that same guy that is obsessed with trying to say that Panama is a Spanish Jamaica lol 😂 … please stop being delusional and misinforming people

[@leavelbw]

Man, those prices are SKY HIGH!! You might as well be in the US with those prices.

[@Leonardo-1]

You right. New York prices.

[@edgardomunoz2688]

That's why he visit touristic places. But if you find in google maps or ask to taxi or bus drivers for a cheap traditional meal= almuerzo típico barato they will recomed to you good places with low prices; casinos and fondas are a popular option for many public workers to eat on mealbreak. A complete meal with refresh in Panamá is arround 4.00 to 8.00 dolars depending of ingredients. Soup and rice is the cheapest dish; other consist of rice, plantain, beans, spaguetti, meat, fish, pork, chicken, etc. On this restaurants(fondas) you build your "combo", you chosee what you want to eat and drink and pay for it. "A mini buffet" resumming.

[@starman6468]

There’s places and prices for everyone

[@robertochu5337]

i see what your saying but you have to put as well he is eating seafood and its very very fresh and and for those prices are very good for the quality but yea some places are kinda like u.s. prices but are very good places

[@pjinpa]

We're moving there in just a few months, even though the sticker shock of just about everything in Panama was hard to get over at first. Fresh foods are the cheapest, but general groceries and eating out are actually much more expensive than in western NC. Land can be 10X the cost per acre. Construction is much lower though (and much better quality - everything is custom, and built to last), so it all comes out in the wash. Panama gives a whole new meaning to "quality of life" - people actually care about each other, and family values/social decency reign supreme there. Here, it's all about division and hate... and we're over it.

[@carlosmartins8771]

waaaaaay to expensive.. maylasia is the place to be... 2 people can have 2 [much better meals] for what you paid for lunch... thats why we picked it over panama

[@cesardavis4270]

Minimum salary in Panama biggest cities are about $700 monthly and other cities are about $550/$600 and working at the major venues like the Panama canal it can go all the way up up, so yes things are not going to be as cheap as like in Colombia and Argentina to mention. But yes a lot of foreigners from other latin american countries immigrate to Panama for work, it has always being that way, not only retire's but retire's get the perks and discounts all over

[@victorlionelnazaire685]

Do NOT put Argentina in your list ! Argentina is very different : 4 lane highways in both directions, european architcture in high rises.

[@kevinh7597]

@@victorlionelnazaire685 and economic crisis right now LOL

[@victorlionelnazaire685]

@@kevinh7597 Economic crisis is found in Ukraine, in Greece, in Lebanon but Argentina and Uruguay are on a higher level than Panama if you have ever set foot in these South American countries. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buenos_Aires

[@yeyopuerta5694]

The restaurants have 2 prices, you can just grab any table and go to the counter and order a fish cocktail (ceviche) and a beer for $2.50, but if you order from a lady with a menu then you'll be paying $7 for the same meal.

[@chweejinpang9671]

are you serious bro

[@uzumaki2689]

"Listen this Colombian girl is going to serve you" 🤣 that was a sign to eat there

[@mierypesado6740]

Damn, that's surprisingly expensive. Double mexican prices?

[@Leonardo-1]

Yep. Not cheap at all.

[@lhefe85]

yeah I was thinking the same thing, I think it's because they use USD

[@angelamores9448]

We use us dollars so is obvious.

[@edgardomunoz2688]

Casco and Cinta Costera areas are expensive. If you want low prices you should find in other areas; fondas are the cheapest ones. They have traditional menu of the country, good quality, quantity and likeable prices.

[@guillermogouldburn763]

Safety is priceless. Cheaper but more dangerous? No, thanks.

[@georgekilgore2572]

I spent 4 months in Panama in 2012 and I had a blast. I had my peeps show me around. In some ways I believe Panama is more chill than Colombia.

[@angelamores9448]

Wow 2012 the country now is very different, come back we are waiting for your visit 😁🙌.

[@p__jay]

😂😂😂 you can’t compare Colombia to Panama, two different worlds! In one you get robbed and people want to sell you drugs and other things all the time and in the other you can walk at night on the street and not get approached once…

[@bobsims762]

@@p__jay which on is the worst?

[@captaincervantes4234]

@@bobsims762 Colombia

[@Leonardo-1]

@@p__jay Depends where you are walking at night.

[@PAnon-sama]

So, people from Nicaragua, Colombia, Venezuela, Dominican Republic. Didn't know Mercado del Marisco was so diverse.

[@harryiglesias]

the food is pretty much the same type deal... you just have many foreigners working there

[@MiguelPerfecto]

You'll meet people in Panama City from all over Central & South America because of job opportunities and higher wages. At least that's what was told to me during a trip out there. Cuban's fly there as well to stock up on items to bring back to Cuba.

[@robertochu5337]

yea its called the freezone kinda like our wall st here in panama its a zone with a bunch of huge companies located in colon

[@lasserbream]

You bloody kidding me!!! That's more expensive than Gold Coast Australia!!!

[@alimtanta2934]

is very expensive, I don't think the price is equivalent the food quality

[@chrissysviews]

It is not expensive lol and if you think it is then you can go to a cheap and dangerous country lol

[@Dragonflies1928]

Thank you sir for showing the food court in Panama City. Looks like a chill place to eat ,to experience. You didn’t fall for the big butt Hostess trick. Impressive

[@curioush1905]

Man so many stalls ! How do u know which one is better pricing n tastier ???

[@jpchannel6816]

All basically the same. price also same high in that place. for 2 people will be like 45.00 being reserve just one drink.

[@eyraleblanc8525]

Those foot are from other countries that are not real Panamanian food.

[@Leonardo-1]

Eyra .... Aprende a escribir.

[@ramonsantiago2226]

@@Leonardo-1 a la cara nooo 🤣

[@Nutty151]

Panama is a Spanish-speaking Jamaica, 100% ✊

[@chrissysviews]

No, it is not stop misinforming people..

[@Nutty151]

@@chrissysviews The new Panama Census 2023 is coming out and it already says 33.2% (a whole third) of Panamanians identify themselves as *BLACK.* And that number is likely to rise.

[@chrissysviews]

@@Nutty151 no they don’t. Panama is a majority mestizo/mixed nation. You probably haven’t even been outside of Colon or certain neighborhoods in Panama City. In fact, Panamanian music is called “típico” or “cumbia panameña” which is similar to Colombian Cumbia, and is wildly popular throughout the country with lots of popular national musicians of the genre of music that is the music of the breadbasket regions of Panama like Chiriqui, Los Santos, Veraguas, Cocle, Herrera and Panama Oeste. Not many people know about Panama and that’s why as a Panamanian/Puerto Rican American that is very savvy of my heritage. I like to give proper information regarding culture etc.

[@cesardavis4270]

At 10:30 Min you keep saying they have to work on the beaches, that is not a beach to swim, that is a Malecon. Looks like you do not really have a perspective of the country. It is forbidden to swim on that part of the water, and it is near the Panama Canal didn't you see the big boats around? Ask the locals, ask the cab drivers ask the people in your hotel or the tourist guides were are the beaches, there are many nearby, but not in the middle of the capital of Panama and for sure not on the waters next to the Panama Canal.

[@8ysume]

1:20 that analysis is kind of funny bruh. You're basically using the same strategy. By using the girl as video thumbnail to get people to watch your video 🤣😂

[@AiTravelswithLove]

We have never been to Panama but would love to visit someday. Your lunch also looks delicious!

[@carlosherrera9337]

Nasty place full of flies - quality of food is bad. !!! Most is fry food !! : dirty kitchens - nasty bathrooms 🚽 they charge to go wash your hands. !!!!!!

[@Leonardo-1]

Lots of fried food but it's cheap if that's what you looking for. Bathroom in someplaces are in disordered and those places that they call fondas, the kitchen indeed looks bad. ONE LOVE !

[@LegendsofWorldMusic]

That spot you gotta go there at night after 6. Most people stay inside around noon time because of the heat.

[@adrianocosmodossantos8522]

The girls from Colombia are very hot man.

[@jdedad]

Keep your Spanish, prices look high $12 small plate ☹️

[@coinheadz1942]

sly come to Argentina bro. Our money is lonnnng down here. Western union is giving you double!

[@RBreg1382]

This very expensive Panama more than any other country looks like the United States

[@hmoobs1]

Can one survive and live in Panama without learning and speaking Spanish first? TIA

[@Leonardo-1]

It's possible but eventually you will need to pick up on the language. Learn some basic spanish so you can manuver. ONE LOVE !

[@kojakcountrylifestyle3580]

Lots of love from kojak country lifestyle KZbin channel in Jamaica. Keep up the good work hola Panamanian.

[@richardsingh5827]

Looks nice but expensive

[@victortoombs4754]

I'm American but grew up in Panama (Canal Zone) in the 70s. Best place to be hands down. Hopefully I will move from Los Angeles to there. The U.S. is going down the tubes. I grew up on Cerro Ancon which is that big hill in your video. Panama City didn't have any skyscrapers or the Cinto Costera back then. Just a couple buildings about 10 stories in height.

[@doctorale84]

Why was I thinking you were a large guy before you flipped the camera 🤣 maybe because you said you like to eat fish so much in the beginning hahah

[@Micheleshideout]

I am visiting Panama for 13 days from the uk any suggestions local foodie spots

[@TunTun-rq7uk]

this place is a real tourist trap. the quality of the food is really not good. there are other places close to it who are really better. never again.... by the way, I love Panama and the people.

[@TheTurtle70]

were exactly was this place , im having a day layover in panama city so iwant to go venture for that day before i need to head back to the airport in tocuman .

[@TheSurfrio]

Looks good, but $20 for lunch is pricey for us budget travelers. Think I can get a similar meal for $5 in SE Asia.

[@Leonardo-1]

Any waves ?

[@joshkern7885]

Bienvenidos de Panamá Sly. Sent an email the other day. Feel free to come take a peek where I live JW Marriott. It's a happening lil' community. Cheers! 🍻

[@Leonardo-1]

tRUMP ? Are you serious?

[@KR-ej4fo]

To go to the beach you have to go to the country side. They don't have swimming there.

[@osirusgtr]

0:21 I am sure that sister spat in your direction Bro Sly DAMM!!

[@KofiAime]

Did I hear you say you're from Seattle!? So am I. Just moved to Panama with my family of five a day after you. I've watched a couple of your videos and we're going the same places haha. We're staying in Bella Vista at the moment. Take it easy

[@bobsims762]

Hello I will be moving to Panama in two weeks. Can you recommend a nice area for about 1,500 a month. Give or take 200 to 300 a month?

[@victortoombs4754]

@@bobsims762 Bella Vista, Avenida Balboa or Punta Pacifica. Are you moving permanently or just staying for a few weeks?

[@keefewn9]

looks hot and humid????

[@Leonardo-1]

Awfully humid !

[@angelamores9448]

Is summer right now

[@cristianloquesea]

It is hot and humid most of the time, the days are gray but there is a beach

[@faustinoramos4638]

Traducida al español esto es en Ciudad de Panamá amigos en la cinta costera gracias al amigo por dar a conocer mi bello país lugar muy concurrido por los turistas y nacionales así de bonito es mi país

[@toddmaek5436]

I just got back from touring Mexico, and was looking into coming to Panama to look into the retirement visa, but it seems they ramped up their vlaxxine requirements.

[@DiamondLifeOG]

Reminds me of cartagena the way the city looks

[@ChefChev]

Wow. Panama is amazing

[@gnarlywinetravel777]

Chef Watsons fonda next to fish market.

[@upnorthkenny9674]

Did you see that thing spit? How nasty is that?

[@zzbudzz]

Are those prices in U.S. dollars ?

[@straightshots4427]

YES, not "cheap"

[@hkjb2002]

Where New Dorp Netherlands?

[@emt7771]

Definitely not red beans lol!

[@Darklord-mq6ex]

That country is too expensive.

[@classof2010president]

I really need to get out more.

[@Ryan-ul7dy]

Same here. I live in Latin America but barely leave my apartment.

[@classof2010president]

@@Ryan-ul7dy what’s up on that end?

[@houmatthew]

Another great video....I'll be there in 2 weeks.

[@Alex-wk1je]

Vienes a Panamá bro

[@Lifeb4famee]

Please Go Back !!

[@xavierwhite4018]

Stret food in casco viejo is cheaper!

[@TravelTherapy022]

This place is as expensive as the US.

[@christinamitchell1121]

Just celebrated my 48th birthday (7/23/2023) in Panama 🇵🇦 and I loved it!

[@MrJjiga]

Ki

[@krishan6643]

That’s wasup! I’m visiting Panamá right now from Seattle too.

[@NexusFive]

Wow Panama is very expensive compared to other Latin American countries! Looks like a great country to visit though.

[@Wheresgiovi]

Was the food good in the city? I wasn’t impressed by the food in DR.

[@nicknick1511]

I'm a big fruit eater Does panama have a lot of shops to find real organic seeded fruits and actual organic meat and vegetables?

[@patricksolomon2402]

My grandmother migrated from Panama to Trinidad never to return we don't know who is her relatives her name was florance scott she died more than 50years ago

[@1onsight852]

I can't wait to go back home after 15 years😢 I will be a tourist in my own country.

[@bryane.carrera7477]

Feel free to contact me for any guide in panamenian food at good price, good quality, and great taste 👍🏼

[@trdriver430]

Yo I assume you're vexed. Alot red tape to travel out there if not😡

[@arkyfer197]

👌🏼🇵🇦

[@themiseducationoftheameric7407]

That look good champ! Very flavorful dish

[@IAMJUDAH144]

Shout out to you Sly your videos are the best 💪🏾

[@saludconsciente5671]

Expensive for what you get...

[@maxmonroy1936]

Ufff que envidia!

[@bettymurphygrumpus8899]

Them vampires comes out when the sun goes down

[@Shichman]

That shrimp looked sooooo good!!!

[@smiley32s]

I missed the outside spots. I only saw the raw stuff.

[@lrkfam]

Ecuador cebiche is still the best 🤣

[@saviourfare]

I usually go to the second one the staff had on red shirts.

[@ephillipsja]

Thanks for the updates

[@themiseducationoftheameric7407]

Man there Beautiful over there! Crazy!

[@xiomarasamudio9991]

Thank you for showcasing my country.