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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 1.83 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Panama.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.84 USD in the United States and 3.04 USD in Panama. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in Panama.

5.84 USD
3.04 USD

Banana (1kg)

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

2.39 USD
1.27 USD

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

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

20.99 USD
8.12 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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

18.00 USD
9.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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

17.42 USD
6.78 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

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

16.00 USD
5.78 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

3.21 USD
1.14 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

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

4.74 USD
2.14 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

3.93 USD
1.76 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

24.99 USD
22.54 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

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

2.84 USD
1.90 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

4.27 USD
2.19 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

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

16.71 USD
9.73 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.25 USD
1.61 USD

Onion (1kg)

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

3.90 USD
1.95 USD

Oranges (1kg)

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

5.33 USD
2.60 USD

Potato (1kg)

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

4.26 USD
1.95 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

8.22 USD
1.81 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

8.98 USD
9.82 USD

Tomato (1kg)

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

6.25 USD
2.93 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.50 USD
1.50 USD

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 5.22 USD in the United States and 3.29 USD in Panama. The price of this product is 37% lower in Panama.

5.22 USD
3.29 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.80 USD
1.52 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

8.00 USD
2.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

10.00 USD
3.50 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

12.00 USD
7.00 USD

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

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

100.00 USD
50.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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

25.00 USD
8.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.20 USD
1.19 USD

Fuel

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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 1.09 USD in the United States and 0.91 USD in Panama. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Panama.

1.09 USD
0.91 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.92 USD in the United States and 0.98 USD in Panama. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in the United States.

0.92 USD
0.98 USD

Transportation

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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 129 USD in the United States and 30 USD in Panama. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Panama.

129.00 USD
30.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.75 USD
0.35 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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

30.00 USD
20.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 2 USD in Panama. The price of this product is 7% lower in the United States.

1.86 USD
2.00 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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

4.50 USD
2.00 USD

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 18 USD in the United States and 6 USD in Panama. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Panama.

18.00 USD
6.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

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

98.26 USD
46.09 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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

38.00 USD
27.31 USD

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 3800 USD in the United States and 777.64 USD in Panama. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Panama.

3 800 USD
777.64 USD

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 2380 USD in the United States and 458.86 USD in Panama. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Panama.

2 380 USD
458.86 USD

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 7094 USD in the United States and 1457 USD in Panama. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Panama.

7 094 USD
1 457 USD

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 4107 USD in the United States and 830.76 USD in Panama. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Panama.

4 107 USD
830.76 USD

Flats for sale

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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 14278 USD in the United States and 2039 USD in Panama. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Panama.

14 278 USD
2 039 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9275 USD in the United States and 1211 USD in Panama. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Panama.

9 275 USD
1 211 USD

Salary

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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 5997 USD in the United States and 757.34 USD in Panama. The average salary is 87.4% lower in Panama.

5 997 USD
757.34 USD

Hotels

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

One star

139 USD
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Two stars

167 USD
79.7 USD

Three stars

220 USD
143 USD

Four stars

274 USD
191 USD

Five stars

535 USD
233 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jun 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3565 hotels • Panama: 7 cities, 140 hotels

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