Cost of living in Colón, Panama vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Colón (Panama) is 43% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 B/. ($14) | $17 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 B/. ($7) | $10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.76 B/. ($2.74) | $7 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.78 B/. ($1.78) | $1.69 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.24 B/. ($3.23) | $5.99 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.21 B/. ($3.19) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.52 B/. ($5.50) | $10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.65 B/. ($2.63) | $4.88 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.40 B/. ($5.38) | $2.46 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 0.76 B/. ($0.76) | $3.30 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7 B/. ($7) | $16 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.24 B/. ($2.23) | $2.45 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.17 B/. ($1.16) | $4.34 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Colón (Panama) is 41% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,388 B/. ($1,382) | $2,550 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 645 B/. ($642) | $1,846 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 348 B/. ($346) | $274 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,025 B/. ($1,021) | $1,691 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 536 B/. ($533) | $1,289 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 119 B/. ($118) | $142 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 B/. ($33) | $41 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 340 B/. ($339) | $450 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 94 B/. ($94) | $132 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 B/. ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 B/. ($7) | $26 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Colón (Panama) is 33% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60 B/. ($60) | $66 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 49 B/. ($49) | $75 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77 B/. ($76) | $100 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 81 B/. ($81) | $181 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Colón (Panama) is 19% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,737 B/. ($18,656) | $25,902 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.80 B/. ($0.80) | $1.02 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37 B/. ($37) | $43 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Colón (Panama) is 21% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 B/. ($14) | $12 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 B/. ($31) | $28 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 B/. ($60) | $115 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 B/. ($7) | $9 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.09 B/. ($5.07) | $5.06 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6.00 B/. ($5.97) | $5.65 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.09 B/. ($3.08) | $5.11 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.41 B/. ($1.40) | $1.99 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.95 B/. ($5.93) | $25 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Colón (Panama) is 43% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12 B/. ($12) | $57 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10 B/. ($10) | $25 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $202 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51 B/. ($51) | $97 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7 B/. ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.85 B/. ($3.83) | $5.90 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.50 B/. ($3.48) | $6 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 465 B/. ($463) | $429 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 B/. ($0.25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 37 B/. ($37) | $51 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.53 B/. ($4.51) | $10 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 125 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,700 in Maui you would need to make just about $4,868 (4,889 B/.) in Colón.
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