- Cost of Living
- United States
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 39% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (14 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (8 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (4.58 B/.) | 2.73 B/. | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (0.90 B/.) | 1.58 B/. | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (3.21 B/.) | 2.42 B/. | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (3.99 B/.) | 2.54 B/. | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (6 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (3.36 B/.) | 3.48 B/. | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (1.61 B/.) | 1.71 B/. | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (3.16 B/.) | 0.94 B/. | + 236% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (15 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (1.93 B/.) | 2.17 B/. | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (2.14 B/.) | 1.67 B/. | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in United States is 46% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,029 (2,028 B/.) | 1,530 B/. | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,558 (1,557 B/.) | 965 B/. | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (177 B/.) | 178 B/. | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,567 (1,566 B/.) | 1,113 B/. | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (1,119 B/.) | 681 B/. | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (122 B/.) | 118 B/. | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (48 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (335 B/.) | 336 B/. | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (120 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (11 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (23 B/.) | 4.02 B/. | + 465% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 11% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (47 B/.) | 56 B/. | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (45 B/.) | 38 B/. | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (85 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (114 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 81% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,132 (22,117 B/.) | 18,395 B/. | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (0.75 B/.) | 0.78 B/. | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (85 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 14% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (7 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (19 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (113 B/.) | 44 B/. | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (7 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (3.48 B/.) | 5.68 B/. | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (5.06 B/.) | 5.15 B/. | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (3.41 B/.) | 3.51 B/. | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (1.84 B/.) | 2.54 B/. | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (21 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 21% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (44 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (25 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 123% | |
| 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 | $79 (79 B/.) | 73 B/. | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (11 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (4.85 B/.) | 4.43 B/. | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.82 (5.81 B/.) | 4.17 B/. | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (429 B/.) | 526 B/. | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (0.31 B/.) | 0.15 B/. | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (53 B/.) | 61 B/. | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (8 B/.) | 5.11 B/. | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,004 prices entered by 14,200 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 42% more expensive than in Panama
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