- Cost of Living
- United States
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 35% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (14 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (7 B/.) | 5.84 B/. | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (4.59 B/.) | 2.62 B/. | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (0.92 B/.) | 1.50 B/. | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (3.23 B/.) | 2.49 B/. | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (4.08 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (6 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (3.40 B/.) | 4.43 B/. | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (1.71 B/.) | 1.95 B/. | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (2.80 B/.) | 0.94 B/. | + 198% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (15 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (1.95 B/.) | 2.23 B/. | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (2.15 B/.) | 1.75 B/. | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in United States is 49% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,050 (2,050 B/.) | 1,447 B/. | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,582 (1,582 B/.) | 978 B/. | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (172 B/.) | 164 B/. | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (1,585 B/.) | 1,112 B/. | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,109 (1,109 B/.) | 680 B/. | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (117 B/.) | 123 B/. | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (48 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (351 B/.) | 329 B/. | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (121 B/.) | 82 B/. | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (11 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (22 B/.) | 4.96 B/. | + 350% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 19% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (47 B/.) | 54 B/. | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (45 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (85 B/.) | 77 B/. | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (119 B/.) | 100 B/. | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 75% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,102 (22,102 B/.) | 18,520 B/. | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (0.70 B/.) | 0.78 B/. | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (86 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 38% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (7 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (18 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (109 B/.) | 41 B/. | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (7 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (3.54 B/.) | 5.81 B/. | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (4.91 B/.) | 5.17 B/. | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (3.33 B/.) | 3.40 B/. | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (1.79 B/.) | 3.07 B/. | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (21 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 19% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (44 B/.) | 40 B/. | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (25 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (168 B/.) | 86 B/. | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (78 B/.) | 66 B/. | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (11 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (4.78 B/.) | 4.62 B/. | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (5.71 B/.) | 3.71 B/. | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (429 B/.) | 1,159 B/. | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (0.57 B/.) | 0.15 B/. | + 282% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (53 B/.) | 61 B/. | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (8 B/.) | 5.04 B/. | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in United States is 43% more expensive than in Panama
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