Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Panama Reverse

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Cost of Living in Panama is 33.5% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Panama is 37.2% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Panama are 44.7% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Panama are 40.3% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Panama are 30.7% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Panama is 69.7% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit Panama Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $ 10.00 $      -50.0 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 75.00 $ 50.00 $      -33.3 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $ 8.00 $      -33.3 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 $ 2.50 $      -58.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.50 $ 3.50 $      -53.3 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.31 $ 3.63 $      -31.7 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.60 $ 1.46 $      -43.9 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.11 $ 1.19 $      -43.8 %
Markets
 United States Edit Panama Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.06 $ 1.81 $      +69.7 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.32 $ 2.22 $      -33.0 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.08 $ 1.09 $      -47.9 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.41 $ 2.70 $      -38.7 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.91 $ 5.34 $      -9.5 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.56 $ 3.19 $      -42.6 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.54 $ 4.44 $      -41.0 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.38 $ 1.82 $      -23.4 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.76 $ 0.59 $      -22.4 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.02 $ 1.49 $      -26.4 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.22 $ 1.34 $      -39.6 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.32 $ 0.97 $      -26.3 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.39 $ 1.21 $      -13.3 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.22 $ 2.23 $      +0.6 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.26 $ 1.55 $      -31.4 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $ 10.00 $      -33.3 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.01 $ 1.35 $      -33.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.62 $ 2.21 $      -39.1 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.40 $ 5.92 $      -43.0 %
Transportation
 United States Edit Panama Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $ 0.50 $      -80.0 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 65.00 $ 21.00 $      -67.7 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.50 $ 2.50 $      -28.6 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.82 $ 3.00 $      +6.5 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 $ 22.00 $      -26.7 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.88 $ 0.92 $      +3.8 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 35,699.74 $ 23,500.00 $      -34.2 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,887.11 $ 22,301.85 $      -13.8 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit Panama Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 210.17 $ 112.85 $      -46.3 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 60.80 $ 28.49 $      -53.1 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 72.38 $ 47.78 $      -34.0 %
Sports And Leisure
 United States Edit Panama Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45.56 $ 49.05 $      +7.7 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 21.93 $ 24.62 $      +12.3 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $ 7.00 $      -53.3 %
Childcare
 United States Edit Panama Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,379.13 $ 454.29 $      -67.1 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 23,364.77 $ 10,572.00 $      -54.8 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit Panama Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 52.42 $ 47.50 $      -9.4 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 42.78 $ 39.58 $      -7.5 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 90.63 $ 83.93 $      -7.4 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 113.68 $ 114.09 $      +0.4 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Panama Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,743.08 $ 932.26 $      -46.5 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,416.16 $ 749.78 $      -47.1 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,874.43 $ 1,645.68 $      -42.7 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,363.69 $ 1,312.86 $      -44.5 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit Panama Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 283.98 $ 269.27 $      -5.2 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 247.93 $ 149.65 $      -39.6 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Panama Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,270.76 $ 811.95 $      -81.0 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.34 6.38      +0.6 %
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