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Cost of Living & Prices:
Panama vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNUSDEUR

Panama vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.83 times less for grocery shopping in Panama than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.99 PLN (3.04 USD) in Panama and 21.12 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48% lower in Panama.

10.99 PLN
21.12 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.59 PLN (1.27 USD) in Panama and 8.64 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Panama.

4.59 PLN
8.64 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 29.36 PLN (8.12 USD) in Panama and 75.9 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Panama.

29.36 PLN
75.90 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 32.54 PLN (9 USD) in Panama and 65.09 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Panama.

32.54 PLN
65.09 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 24.52 PLN (6.78 USD) in Panama and 62.99 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Panama.

24.52 PLN
62.99 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 20.9 PLN (5.78 USD) in Panama and 57.86 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Panama.

20.90 PLN
57.86 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.12 PLN (1.14 USD) in Panama and 11.61 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Panama.

4.12 PLN
11.61 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.74 PLN (2.14 USD) for 12 eggs in Panama and 17.14 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Panama.

7.74 PLN
17.14 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.36 PLN (1.76 USD) in Panama and 14.21 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Panama.

6.36 PLN
14.21 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 81.51 PLN (22.54 USD) in Panama and 90.36 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Panama.

81.51 PLN
90.36 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 6.87 PLN (1.9 USD) in Panama and 10.27 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Panama.

6.87 PLN
10.27 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.92 PLN (2.19 USD) in Panama and 15.44 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Panama.

7.92 PLN
15.44 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 35.18 PLN (9.73 USD) in Panama and 60.42 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Panama.

35.18 PLN
60.42 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.82 PLN (1.61 USD) in Panama and 4.52 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in the United States.

5.82 PLN
4.52 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 7.05 PLN (1.95 USD) in Panama and 14.1 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Panama.

7.05 PLN
14.10 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.4 PLN (2.6 USD) in Panama and 19.27 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Panama.

9.40 PLN
19.27 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.05 PLN (1.95 USD) in Panama and 15.4 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Panama.

7.05 PLN
15.40 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.55 PLN (1.81 USD) in Panama and 29.72 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78% lower in Panama.

6.55 PLN
29.72 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 35.51 PLN (9.82 USD) in Panama and 32.47 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United States.

35.51 PLN
32.47 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 10.59 PLN (2.93 USD) in Panama and 22.6 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Panama.

10.59 PLN
22.60 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.42 PLN (1.5 USD) in Panama and 9.04 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in Panama.

5.42 PLN
9.04 PLN

Restaurant

PLNUSDEUR

Panama vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.16 times less for meals in restaurants in Panama than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 11.9 PLN (3.29 USD) in Panama and 18.88 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37% lower in Panama.

11.90 PLN
18.88 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.5 PLN (1.52 USD) in Panama and 10.12 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Panama.

5.50 PLN
10.12 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.23 PLN (2 USD) in Panama and 28.93 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Panama.

7.23 PLN
28.93 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.66 PLN (3.5 USD) in Panama and 36.16 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Panama.

12.66 PLN
36.16 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 25.31 PLN (7 USD) in Panama and 43.39 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Panama.

25.31 PLN
43.39 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 180.8 PLN (50 USD) in Panama and 361.6 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Panama.

180.80 PLN
361.60 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.93 PLN (8 USD) in Panama and 90.4 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in Panama.

28.93 PLN
90.40 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 4.3 PLN (1.19 USD) in Panama and 7.96 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46% lower in Panama.

4.30 PLN
7.96 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEUR

Panama vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.05 times less for fuel in Panama than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.98 PLN (0.82 USD) in Panama and 3.42 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Panama.

2.98 PLN
3.42 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.41 PLN (0.94 USD) in Panama and 3.32 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in the United States.

3.41 PLN
3.32 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEUR

Panama vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.09 times less for transportation in Panama than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 108.48 PLN (30 USD) in Panama and 466.47 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Panama.

108.48 PLN
466.47 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.27 PLN (0.35 USD) in Panama and 9.94 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Panama.

1.27 PLN
9.94 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 72.32 PLN (20 USD) in Panama and 108.48 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Panama.

72.32 PLN
108.48 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.23 PLN (2 USD) in Panama and 6.73 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in the United States.

7.23 PLN
6.73 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.23 PLN (2 USD) in Panama and 16.27 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Panama.

7.23 PLN
16.27 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEUR

Panama vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 21.7 PLN (6 USD) in Panama and 65.09 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Panama.

21.70 PLN
65.09 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 166.66 PLN (46.09 USD) in Panama and 355.31 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Panama.

166.66 PLN
355.31 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 98.75 PLN (27.31 USD) in Panama and 137.41 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Panama.

98.75 PLN
137.41 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDEUR

Panama vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.93 times less for renting an apartment in Panama than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2812 PLN (777.64 USD) in Panama and 13743 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Panama.

2 812 PLN
13 743 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1659 PLN (458.86 USD) in Panama and 8607 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Panama.

1 659 PLN
8 607 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 5267 PLN (1456.58 USD) in Panama and 25653 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Panama.

5 267 PLN
25 653 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3004 PLN (830.76 USD) in Panama and 14853 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Panama.

3 004 PLN
14 853 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEUR

Panama vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.25 times less for buying an apartment in Panama than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7372 PLN (2038.66 USD) in Panama and 51629 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Panama.

7 372 PLN
51 629 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 4378 PLN (1210.68 USD) in Panama and 33539 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Panama.

4 378 PLN
33 539 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEUR

Panama vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Panama is 7.92 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2739 PLN (757.34 USD) in Panama and 21685 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 87.4% lower in Panama.

2 739 PLN
21 685 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEUR

Panama vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

200 PLN
375 PLN

Two stars

427 PLN
529 PLN

Three stars

635 PLN
706 PLN

Four stars

632 PLN
913 PLN

Five stars

1 074 PLN
2 173 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Panama: 6 cities, 124 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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