- Cost of Living
- United States
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 42% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (14 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (8 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (4.61 B/.) | 2.50 B/. | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (0.90 B/.) | 1.57 B/. | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (3.22 B/.) | 2.54 B/. | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (4.02 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (6 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.42 (3.42 B/.) | 3.23 B/. | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (1.65 B/.) | 1.45 B/. | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (3.02 B/.) | 0.88 B/. | + 242% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (15 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (1.93 B/.) | 2.13 B/. | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (2.16 B/.) | 1.49 B/. | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in United States is 47% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,026 (2,026 B/.) | 1,538 B/. | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,562 (1,562 B/.) | 939 B/. | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (176 B/.) | 164 B/. | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,568 (1,568 B/.) | 1,109 B/. | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (1,107 B/.) | 681 B/. | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (120 B/.) | 123 B/. | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (48 B/.) | 32 B/. | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $338 (338 B/.) | 341 B/. | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (121 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (11 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (23 B/.) | 4.04 B/. | + 463% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 14% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (47 B/.) | 55 B/. | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (44 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (85 B/.) | 77 B/. | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (116 B/.) | 100 B/. | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 80% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,078 (22,078 B/.) | 18,721 B/. | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (0.73 B/.) | 0.78 B/. | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (86 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 8% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (7 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (18 B/.) | 38 B/. | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (111 B/.) | 42 B/. | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (7 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (3.56 B/.) | 5.69 B/. | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (5.07 B/.) | 5.17 B/. | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.41 (3.41 B/.) | 3.40 B/. | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (1.85 B/.) | 2.52 B/. | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (21 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 17% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (44 B/.) | 44 B/. | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (25 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (169 B/.) | 86 B/. | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (79 B/.) | 73 B/. | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (12 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (4.81 B/.) | 4.42 B/. | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.74 (5.74 B/.) | 4.09 B/. | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (429 B/.) | 614 B/. | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (0.27 B/.) | 0.15 B/. | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (53 B/.) | 62 B/. | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (8 B/.) | 5.04 B/. | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in United States is 41% more expensive than in Panama
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