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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Panama

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

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 21.87 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 11.38 PLN (3.04 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 48% lower in Panama.

21.87 PLN
11.38 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.95 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 4.76 PLN (1.27 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Panama.

8.95 PLN
4.76 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 78.6 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 30.41 PLN (8.12 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Panama.

78.60 PLN
30.41 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 67.4 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 33.7 PLN (9 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 50% lower in Panama.

67.40 PLN
33.70 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 65.23 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 25.39 PLN (6.78 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Panama.

65.23 PLN
25.39 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 59.91 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 21.64 PLN (5.78 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Panama.

59.91 PLN
21.64 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.02 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 4.27 PLN (1.14 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Panama.

12.02 PLN
4.27 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.75 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 8.01 PLN (2.14 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Panama.

17.75 PLN
8.01 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.72 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 6.59 PLN (1.76 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Panama.

14.72 PLN
6.59 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 93.58 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 84.4 PLN (22.54 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Panama.

93.58 PLN
84.40 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.63 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 7.11 PLN (1.9 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Panama.

10.63 PLN
7.11 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 15.99 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 8.2 PLN (2.19 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in Panama.

15.99 PLN
8.20 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.57 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 36.43 PLN (9.73 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Panama.

62.57 PLN
36.43 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.68 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 6.03 PLN (1.61 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in the United States.

4.68 PLN
6.03 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.6 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 7.3 PLN (1.95 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 50% lower in Panama.

14.60 PLN
7.30 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 19.96 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 9.74 PLN (2.6 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Panama.

19.96 PLN
9.74 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 15.95 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 7.3 PLN (1.95 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Panama.

15.95 PLN
7.30 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.78 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 6.78 PLN (1.81 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 78% lower in Panama.

30.78 PLN
6.78 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.63 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 36.77 PLN (9.82 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in the United States.

33.63 PLN
36.77 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.4 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 10.97 PLN (2.93 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Panama.

23.40 PLN
10.97 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.36 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 5.62 PLN (1.5 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 40% lower in Panama.

9.36 PLN
5.62 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 19.55 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 12.32 PLN (3.29 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 37% lower in Panama.

19.55 PLN
12.32 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.48 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 5.69 PLN (1.52 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Panama.

10.48 PLN
5.69 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.96 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 7.49 PLN (2 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 75% lower in Panama.

29.96 PLN
7.49 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 37.45 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 13.11 PLN (3.5 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 65% lower in Panama.

37.45 PLN
13.11 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 44.93 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 26.21 PLN (7 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Panama.

44.93 PLN
26.21 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 374.45 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 187.23 PLN (50 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 50% lower in Panama.

374.45 PLN
187.23 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.61 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 29.96 PLN (8 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 68% lower in Panama.

93.61 PLN
29.96 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.24 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 4.46 PLN (1.19 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Panama.

8.24 PLN
4.46 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEUR

United States vs. Panama - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.06 times more for fuel in the United States than in Panama.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.55 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 3.09 PLN (0.82 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 13% lower in Panama.

3.55 PLN
3.09 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.44 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 3.53 PLN (0.94 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in the United States.

3.44 PLN
3.53 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEUR

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 483.05 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 112.34 PLN (30 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Panama.

483.05 PLN
112.34 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.3 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.31 PLN (0.35 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Panama.

10.30 PLN
1.31 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 112.34 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 74.89 PLN (20 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Panama.

112.34 PLN
74.89 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.96 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 7.49 PLN (2 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in the United States.

6.96 PLN
7.49 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.85 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 7.49 PLN (2 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Panama.

16.85 PLN
7.49 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEUR

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 67.4 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 22.47 PLN (6 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Panama.

67.40 PLN
22.47 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 367.94 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 172.59 PLN (46.09 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in Panama.

367.94 PLN
172.59 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 142.29 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 102.26 PLN (27.31 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Panama.

142.29 PLN
102.26 PLN

Flats for rent

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

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 14231 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 2912 PLN (777.64 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Panama.

14 231 PLN
2 912 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 8913 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1718 PLN (458.86 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Panama.

8 913 PLN
1 718 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 26564 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 5454 PLN (1456.58 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Panama.

26 564 PLN
5 454 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 15381 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 3111 PLN (830.76 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Panama.

15 381 PLN
3 111 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEUR

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

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 53464 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 7634 PLN (2038.66 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Panama.

53 464 PLN
7 634 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 34731 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 4533 PLN (1210.68 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Panama.

34 731 PLN
4 533 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEUR

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 22456 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 2836 PLN (757.34 USD) in Panama. The average salary is 87.4% lower in Panama.

22 456 PLN
2 836 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEUR

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

One star

388 PLN
208 PLN

Two stars

548 PLN
443 PLN

Three stars

731 PLN
658 PLN

Four stars

945 PLN
654 PLN

Five stars

2 251 PLN
1 112 PLN

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

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