- Cost of Living
- United States
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 22% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (14 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (8 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (4.58 B/.) | 3.57 B/. | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (0.89 B/.) | 1.62 B/. | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (3.17 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (4.03 B/.) | 3.20 B/. | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (6 B/.) | 4.68 B/. | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (3.35 B/.) | 4.51 B/. | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (1.59 B/.) | 2.00 B/. | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.34 (3.34 B/.) | 0.87 B/. | + 285% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (15 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (1.93 B/.) | 2.23 B/. | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (2.13 B/.) | 1.62 B/. | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in United States is 53% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,035 (2,036 B/.) | 1,595 B/. | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,568 (1,569 B/.) | 1,004 B/. | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (177 B/.) | 130 B/. | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,564 (1,565 B/.) | 988 B/. | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (1,120 B/.) | 587 B/. | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (122 B/.) | 108 B/. | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (48 B/.) | 31 B/. | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (334 B/.) | 350 B/. | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (118 B/.) | 95 B/. | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (11 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (22 B/.) | 4.18 B/. | + 436% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 4% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (47 B/.) | 67 B/. | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (45 B/.) | 39 B/. | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (85 B/.) | 82 B/. | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (114 B/.) | 97 B/. | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 67% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,256 (22,264 B/.) | 20,119 B/. | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (0.77 B/.) | 0.80 B/. | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (85 B/.) | 37 B/. | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 21% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (7 B/.) | 5.19 B/. | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (19 B/.) | 28 B/. | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (111 B/.) | 41 B/. | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (7 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (3.51 B/.) | 5.51 B/. | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 (5.09 B/.) | 5.59 B/. | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (3.45 B/.) | 3.28 B/. | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (1.86 B/.) | 2.86 B/. | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (20 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 7% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (44 B/.) | 50 B/. | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (25 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (173 B/.) | 104 B/. | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (79 B/.) | 71 B/. | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (12 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (4.86 B/.) | 4.03 B/. | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.86 (5.86 B/.) | 4.06 B/. | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (429 B/.) | 586 B/. | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (0.32 B/.) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (54 B/.) | 58 B/. | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (8 B/.) | 5.21 B/. | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in United States is 36% more expensive than in Panama
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