Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Panama 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Panama is 31.5% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Panama is 24.2% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Panama are 3.9% higher than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Panama are 34.7% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Panama are 28.1% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Panama is 61.7% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Panama Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
€15.00 ($17.35) |
€8.64 ($10.00) |
-42.4 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
€60.00 ($69.42) |
€42.35 ($49.00) |
-29.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
€12.00 ($13.88) |
€6.91 ($8.00) |
-42.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
€6.02 ($6.96) |
€2.16 ($2.50) |
-64.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€5.00 ($5.78) |
€3.46 ($4.00) |
-30.9 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
€3.45 ($3.99) |
€3.36 ($3.89) |
-2.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
€2.95 ($3.41) |
€1.32 ($1.52) |
-55.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
€1.95 ($2.25) |
€1.15 ($1.33) |
-41.2 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Panama Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
€1.18 ($1.37) |
€1.57 ($1.82) |
+33.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
€1.65 ($1.91) |
€1.84 ($2.13) |
+11.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
€1.06 ($1.23) |
€0.98 ($1.13) |
-7.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
€3.78 ($4.37) |
€2.23 ($2.58) |
-40.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
€7.85 ($9.08) |
€4.62 ($5.34) |
-41.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
€5.54 ($6.42) |
€2.63 ($3.05) |
-52.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
€8.57 ($9.92) |
€3.93 ($4.54) |
-54.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
€1.26 ($1.46) |
€1.63 ($1.88) |
+28.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
€0.95 ($1.09) |
€0.53 ($0.61) |
-43.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
€1.20 ($1.39) |
€1.36 ($1.58) |
+13.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
€1.42 ($1.64) |
€1.33 ($1.53) |
-6.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
€0.90 ($1.04) |
€0.91 ($1.06) |
+1.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
€0.96 ($1.11) |
€1.19 ($1.37) |
+23.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
€1.38 ($1.60) |
€1.85 ($2.14) |
+33.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
€0.70 ($0.81) |
€1.40 ($1.62) |
+99.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
€7.00 ($8.10) |
€8.64 ($10.00) |
+23.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
€2.40 ($2.78) |
€1.13 ($1.31) |
-52.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
€2.83 ($3.27) |
€1.91 ($2.21) |
-32.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
€12.50 ($14.46) |
€5.19 ($6.00) |
-58.5 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Panama Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
€1.90 ($2.20) |
€0.43 ($0.50) |
-77.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
€57.00 ($65.95) |
€18.15 ($21.00) |
-68.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
€4.44 ($5.14) |
€2.16 ($2.50) |
-51.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
€3.06 ($3.54) |
€2.59 ($3.00) |
-15.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
€33.70 ($38.99) |
€19.02 ($22.00) |
-43.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
€1.79 ($2.08) |
€0.84 ($0.97) |
-53.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
€30,900.00 ($35,749.74) |
€18,377.64 ($21,262.00) |
-40.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
€31,435.02 ($36,368.73) |
€19,276.43 ($22,301.85) |
-38.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Panama Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
€192.96 ($223.24) |
€95.24 ($110.19) |
-50.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
€19.26 ($22.29) |
€24.20 ($28.00) |
+25.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
€30.15 ($34.89) |
€40.61 ($46.98) |
+34.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Panama Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
€32.54 ($37.64) |
€41.60 ($48.12) |
+27.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
€18.93 ($21.90) |
€23.40 ($27.07) |
+23.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
€12.00 ($13.88) |
€6.48 ($7.50) |
-46.0 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Panama Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
€753.34 ($871.58) |
€432.17 ($500.00) |
-42.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
€10,864.56 ($12,569.75) |
€7,509.63 ($8,688.27) |
-30.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Panama Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
€90.28 ($104.45) |
€41.06 ($47.50) |
-54.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
€40.41 ($46.76) |
€34.57 ($40.00) |
-14.5 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
€92.78 ($107.34) |
€71.85 ($83.12) |
-22.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
€121.99 ($141.13) |
€98.16 ($113.57) |
-19.5 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Panama Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€767.59 ($888.06) |
€818.06 ($946.46) |
+6.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€605.35 ($700.35) |
€624.81 ($722.87) |
+3.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
€1,373.49 ($1,589.06) |
€1,446.91 ($1,674.00) |
+5.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
€1,076.13 ($1,245.03) |
€1,081.21 ($1,250.91) |
+0.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Panama Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
€452.71 ($523.76) |
€241.54 ($279.45) |
-46.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
€301.59 ($348.92) |
€136.43 ($157.84) |
-54.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Panama Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
€2,455.41 ($2,840.78) |
€712.27 ($824.06) |
-71.0 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.77 | 6.33 | +67.8 % |
| Last update: | 12 June 2026 | 30 May 2026 | |
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