- Cost of Living
- United States
- Panama
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 24% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (14 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 22% | |
| 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 | $4.53 (4.54 B/.) | 3.98 B/. | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (0.89 B/.) | 1.58 B/. | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (3.20 B/.) | 2.55 B/. | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (3.99 B/.) | 3.48 B/. | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (6 B/.) | 5.09 B/. | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (3.33 B/.) | 5.00 B/. | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (1.61 B/.) | 1.66 B/. | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (3.65 B/.) | 1.01 B/. | + 260% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (15 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (1.93 B/.) | 2.32 B/. | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (2.13 B/.) | 1.59 B/. | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in United States is 50% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,049 (2,054 B/.) | 1,559 B/. | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,575 (1,579 B/.) | 1,050 B/. | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (177 B/.) | 164 B/. | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (1,589 B/.) | 1,032 B/. | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,128 (1,131 B/.) | 635 B/. | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (119 B/.) | 124 B/. | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (48 B/.) | 32 B/. | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (329 B/.) | 364 B/. | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (120 B/.) | 89 B/. | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (11 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (23 B/.) | 4.26 B/. | + 435% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 7% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (47 B/.) | 68 B/. | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (45 B/.) | 48 B/. | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (86 B/.) | 81 B/. | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (115 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 17% | |
| 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 | $22,375 (22,434 B/.) | 19,573 B/. | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (0.78 B/.) | 0.77 B/. | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (85 B/.) | 38 B/. | + 121% | |
| 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/.) | 6 B/. | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (19 B/.) | 33 B/. | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (111 B/.) | 40 B/. | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (7 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (3.48 B/.) | 5.48 B/. | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (5.14 B/.) | 6.00 B/. | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (3.48 B/.) | 3.31 B/. | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (1.87 B/.) | 2.41 B/. | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (21 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 1% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (45 B/.) | 48 B/. | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (25 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $175 (176 B/.) | 125 B/. | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (79 B/.) | 75 B/. | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (12 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (4.91 B/.) | 4.06 B/. | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (5.96 B/.) | 4.16 B/. | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $422 (423 B/.) | 598 B/. | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (0.36 B/.) | 0.50 B/. | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (53 B/.) | 54 B/. | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (8 B/.) | 5.38 B/. | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 90,032 prices entered by 12,716 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 30% more expensive than in Panama
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