Data by country / Panama
Panama · 10 days · buy 8.5 GB or more
How much data do I need for 10 days in Panama?
A typical traveller uses about 1.6 GB to 8.4 GB over 10 days in Panama. Buy a plan of at least 8.5 GB, or an unlimited one, and more if you stream video or make video calls on mobile data.
- 1Light 400 MB–1.4 GB
- 2Typical 1.6 GB–8.4 GB
- 3Heavy 6.6 GB–42 GB
- 4Plug Type A/B · 120 V
Where the 10-day figure comes from
The typical profile assumes half an hour of navigation, an hour of social media and half an hour of browsing each day, plus 30 to 100 MB of messaging and background traffic. That is 160 MB to 835 MB a day, so 10 days comes to 1.6 GB at the low end and 8.4 GB at the high end. The spread is mostly social media: feeds without video use about 120 MB an hour in the carrier figure we use, while feeds full of short video reach 700 MB an hour.
| Activity (typical profile) | Per day | Over 10 days |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation | 3 MB–5 MB | 25 MB–50 MB |
| Social media | 120 MB–700 MB | 1.2 GB–7 GB |
| Browsing and email | 8 MB–30 MB | 75 MB–300 MB |
| Messaging, email and background apps | 30 MB–100 MB | 300 MB–1 GB |
| Total | 160 MB–835 MB | 1.6 GB–8.4 GB |
Rates: navigation and social media from Consumer Cellular; browsing and email from AT&T's data calculator; all checked 2026-10-19. Full list on the methodology page.
If you stream or call: the heavy profile
Add half an hour of video, a quarter hour of video calls and an hour of music a day on mobile data, with navigation and social media at the higher setting, and 10 days in Panama rises to 6.6 GB to 42 GB. Video streaming alone spans 1.3 GB to 13 GB over the trip, because the Netflix app's Automatic setting uses about 250 MB an hour while HD streaming uses about 2.5 GB. If that is you, plan for 42 GB or an unlimited plan.
Is Panama cheap or expensive for mobile data?
About average. Panama ranks 33 of 60 destinations here for price per gigabyte, with the best fixed plan at $1.4 per GB (median $1.3, range $0.8 to $8.8). Unlimited plans start at $3.3 a day, rank 50 of 60; for a 10-day trip that is $32.7, which undercuts buying the heavy-use 42 GB at the fixed rate.
eSIM plans for 10 days in Panama
16 plans from Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad were checked on 2026-10-21. The cheapest that covers the typical 8.5 GB for 10 days is Nomad's 10 GB / 30 days at $19. Per gigabyte, the best value on file is Nomad's 20 GB plan at $1.35 per GB, though its 30-day validity covers a 10-day trip.
| Provider | Plan | Days | Price | Per GB | Covers typical? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $7.99 | $7.99 | Too few days |
| Nomad | 5 GB | 30 | $17 | $3.40 | Too little data |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 | $18.50 | — | Too few days |
| Nomad | 10 GB | 30 | $19 | $1.90 | Yes |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 | $19.99 | $6.66 | Too little data |
| Nomad | 20 GB | 30 | $27 | $1.35 | Yes |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 | $28.50 | — | Too few days |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $29.99 | $6.00 | Too little data |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 | $33.50 | — | Too few days |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 | $35.50 | — | Too few days |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 | $39.99 | $4.00 | Yes |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 | $49 | — | Yes |
| Nomad | Unlimited | 10 | $49 | — | Yes |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 | $55.50 | — | Yes |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 | $99 | — | Yes |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 | $108.90 | — | Yes |
Prices are what each provider's Panama page showed on 2026-10-21; they change often, so confirm on the provider page. Some are sale prices. Full Panama eSIM comparison.
Plug and voltage in Panama
Panama uses type A and B sockets at 120 V and 60 Hz, per WorldStandards.eu (cross-checked against a second reference; see the methodology). US type A and B plugs fit, so no adapter is needed. The voltage is in the same range as the US, so devices work as they do at home. Details on the Panama plug page.
Other trip lengths in Panama
Nearby destinations, 10 days
Frequently asked questions
Is 8.5 GB enough for 10 days in Panama?
For a typical traveller who navigates, scrolls social media and browses on mobile data, yes: the high estimate is 8.4 GB. It is not enough if you stream video or make video calls on mobile data; the heavy profile reaches 42 GB.
How much data per day do I need in Panama?
About 160 MB to 835 MB a day for typical use, and 663 MB to 4.2 GB with video, calls and music on mobile data.
Do I need a plug adapter in Panama?
No. Panama uses type A and B sockets, so US type A and B plugs fit. Voltage is 120 V.
Which eSIM is cheapest for 10 days in Panama?
Nomad's 10 GB / 30 days at $19 was the cheapest plan covering the typical 8.5 GB for 10 days when prices were checked on 2026-10-21. Prices change, so confirm on the provider's page.