Cost of Living Comparison Between Panama and United States Reverse

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Cost of Living in United States is 53.4% higher than in Panama (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 63.3% higher than in Panama
Rent Prices in United States are 88.3% higher than in Panama
Restaurant Prices in United States are 72.4% higher than in Panama
Groceries Prices in United States are 46.4% higher than in Panama
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 229.0% higher than in Panama
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Restaurants
 Panama Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 10.00 $ 20.00 $      +100.0 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 50.00 $ 76.00 $      +52.0 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 7.00 $ 12.00 $      +71.4 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 2.00 $ 6.00 $      +200.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.50 $ 7.50 $      +114.3 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 3.62 $ 5.31 $      +46.4 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1.43 $ 2.60 $      +81.8 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.20 $ 2.11 $      +75.0 %
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.80 $ 1.06 $      -40.9 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.19 $ 3.32 $      +51.9 %
White Rice (1 lb) 1.06 $ 2.08 $      +97.0 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 2.64 $ 4.41 $      +67.2 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.24 $ 5.90 $      +12.7 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.24 $ 5.56 $      +71.8 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 4.17 $ 7.50 $      +80.0 %
Apples (1 lb) 1.82 $ 2.38 $      +30.9 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.58 $ 0.76 $      +30.8 %
Oranges (1 lb) 1.43 $ 2.03 $      +41.6 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 1.30 $ 2.22 $      +71.1 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.95 $ 1.32 $      +39.4 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.16 $ 1.39 $      +19.7 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.20 $ 2.21 $      +0.6 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.61 $ 2.25 $      +39.6 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 10.00 $ 15.00 $      +50.0 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.33 $ 2.01 $      +51.9 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.20 $ 3.62 $      +64.2 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 5.85 $ 10.00 $      +70.9 %
Transportation
 Panama Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.60 $ 2.50 $      +316.7 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 20.00 $ 64.00 $      +220.0 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 2.00 $ 3.55 $      +77.5 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 3.22 $ 2.80 $      -13.0 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 21.00 $ 30.00 $      +42.9 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.93 $ 0.89 $      -3.3 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 23,500.00 $ 34,501.73 $      +46.8 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 22,301.85 $ 26,052.42 $      +16.8 %
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 107.24 $ 209.98 $      +95.8 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 28.32 $ 60.63 $      +114.1 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 47.76 $ 72.43 $      +51.7 %
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 49.21 $ 45.56 $      -7.4 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 24.62 $ 21.93 $      -10.9 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 7.00 $ 15.00 $      +114.3 %
Childcare
 Panama Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 480.00 $ 1,370.27 $      +185.5 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 10,940.00 $ 23,240.54 $      +112.4 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Panama Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 45.38 $ 52.34 $      +15.3 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 40.45 $ 42.69 $      +5.5 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 83.93 $ 90.55 $      +7.9 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 115.50 $ 113.36 $      -1.9 %
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 890.00 $ 1,726.39 $      +94.0 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 725.38 $ 1,427.32 $      +96.8 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,545.38 $ 2,855.44 $      +84.8 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,297.32 $ 2,383.62 $      +83.7 %
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 205.84 $ 299.37 $      +45.4 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 138.97 $ 252.65 $      +81.8 %
Salaries And Financing
 Panama Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 798.12 $ 4,287.39 $      +437.2 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.38 6.47      +1.4 %
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