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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

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United States vs. Panama - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.74 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Panama.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.35 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 14.08 PLN (3.96 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in Panama.

26.35 PLN
14.08 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.96 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 4.8 PLN (1.35 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Panama.

8.96 PLN
4.80 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 70.91 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 33 PLN (9.28 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Panama.

70.91 PLN
33.00 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 64.01 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 35.56 PLN (10 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Panama.

64.01 PLN
35.56 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 57.18 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 25.78 PLN (7.25 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Panama.

57.18 PLN
25.78 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 67.56 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 21.05 PLN (5.92 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Panama.

67.56 PLN
21.05 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.88 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 4.37 PLN (1.23 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Panama.

11.88 PLN
4.37 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 25.57 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 9.46 PLN (2.66 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 63% lower in Panama.

25.57 PLN
9.46 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.55 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 7.93 PLN (2.23 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Panama.

13.55 PLN
7.93 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 88.86 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 80.15 PLN (22.54 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in Panama.

88.86 PLN
80.15 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.45 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 7.5 PLN (2.11 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Panama.

10.45 PLN
7.50 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 17.82 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 8.64 PLN (2.43 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Panama.

17.82 PLN
8.64 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 61.02 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 40.25 PLN (11.32 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 34% lower in Panama.

61.02 PLN
40.25 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.65 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 6.44 PLN (1.81 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in the United States.

5.65 PLN
6.44 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.26 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 8.57 PLN (2.41 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Panama.

14.26 PLN
8.57 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.34 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 10.35 PLN (2.91 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Panama.

20.34 PLN
10.35 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.3 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 7.61 PLN (2.14 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in Panama.

13.30 PLN
7.61 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.41 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 8.14 PLN (2.29 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Panama.

29.41 PLN
8.14 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 31.93 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 34.92 PLN (9.82 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in the United States.

31.93 PLN
34.92 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.65 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 10.67 PLN (3 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Panama.

22.65 PLN
10.67 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.85 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 5.65 PLN (1.59 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Panama.

8.85 PLN
5.65 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Panama - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.6 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Panama.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 20.84 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 12.66 PLN (3.56 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in Panama.

20.84 PLN
12.66 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.73 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 5.37 PLN (1.51 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Panama.

11.73 PLN
5.37 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.45 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 8 PLN (2.25 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Panama.

28.45 PLN
8.00 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 42.67 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 14.22 PLN (4 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Panama.

42.67 PLN
14.22 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 42.67 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 28.45 PLN (8 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Panama.

42.67 PLN
28.45 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 497.83 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 177.8 PLN (50 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Panama.

497.83 PLN
177.80 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 92.45 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 35.56 PLN (10 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Panama.

92.45 PLN
35.56 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.07 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 4.55 PLN (1.28 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Panama.

9.07 PLN
4.55 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Panama - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.07 times more for fuel in the United States than in Panama.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.5 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 3 PLN (0.84 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Panama.

3.50 PLN
3.00 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.3 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 3.34 PLN (0.94 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in the United States.

3.30 PLN
3.34 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Panama - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.64 times more for transportation in the United States than in Panama.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 469.39 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 88.9 PLN (25 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Panama.

469.39 PLN
88.90 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.31 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.78 PLN (0.5 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Panama.

10.31 PLN
1.78 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 149.35 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 74.67 PLN (21 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 50% lower in Panama.

149.35 PLN
74.67 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.72 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 7.11 PLN (2 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Panama.

7.72 PLN
7.11 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.74 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 7.11 PLN (2 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Panama.

17.74 PLN
7.11 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 71.12 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 26.67 PLN (7.5 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Panama.

71.12 PLN
26.67 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 561.02 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 184.66 PLN (51.93 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Panama.

561.02 PLN
184.66 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 231.14 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 120.01 PLN (33.75 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Panama.

231.14 PLN
120.01 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Panama - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.24 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 14429 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 3316 PLN (932.58 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 77% lower in Panama.

14 429 PLN
3 316 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 9043 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 2544 PLN (715.33 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Panama.

9 043 PLN
2 544 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 29235 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 6053 PLN (1702.13 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Panama.

29 235 PLN
6 053 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 18586 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 4911 PLN (1381.03 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Panama.

18 586 PLN
4 911 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Panama - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.3 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 61714 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 7155 PLN (2012.06 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Panama.

61 714 PLN
7 155 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 43298 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 5495 PLN (1545.31 USD) in Panama. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Panama.

43 298 PLN
5 495 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Panama - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 6.21 times higher than in Panama.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18296 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 2944 PLN (827.92 USD) in Panama. The average salary is 83.9% lower in Panama.

18 296 PLN
2 944 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

369 PLN
197 PLN

Two stars

520 PLN
420 PLN

Three stars

694 PLN
625 PLN

Four stars

897 PLN
621 PLN

Five stars

2 137 PLN
1 056 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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