Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Panama Reverse

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Cost of Living in Panama is 32.3% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Panama is 35.1% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Panama are 41.4% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Panama are 45.5% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Panama are 27.0% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Panama is 70.7% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit Panama Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $20.00 $8.00      -60.0 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $80.00 $45.00      -43.8 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $12.00 $8.00      -33.3 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $6.00 $2.25      -62.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $8.00 $4.00      -50.0 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $5.48 $3.92      -28.6 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $2.71 $1.61      -40.5 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) $2.14 $1.38      -35.2 %
Markets
 United States Edit Panama Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.06 $1.83      +72.8 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $3.31 $2.17      -34.6 %
White Rice (1 lb) $2.07 $1.36      -34.3 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) $4.29 $2.53      -41.0 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) $5.89 $5.56      -5.5 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $5.63 $3.22      -42.7 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $7.83 $4.64      -40.8 %
Apples (1 lb) $2.39 $1.92      -19.5 %
Bananas (1 lb) $0.76 $0.69      -9.3 %
Oranges (1 lb) $2.00 $1.65      -17.8 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) $2.23 $1.70      -23.8 %
Potatoes (1 lb) $1.31 $1.17      -10.7 %
Onions (1 lb) $1.39 $1.46      +5.3 %
Lettuce (1 Head) $2.26 $2.27      +0.3 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) $2.31 $1.61      -30.4 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $15.00 $10.00      -33.3 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $2.09 $1.37      -34.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.71 $2.37      -36.2 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $10.77 $6.00      -44.3 %
Transportation
 United States Edit Panama Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.40 $0.45      -81.2 %
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) $2.99 $2.91      -2.7 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $30.00 $22.00      -26.7 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.05 $1.15      +9.7 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $28,499.00 $25,500.00      -10.5 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $26,275.10 $22,450.00      -14.6 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit Panama Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $217.49 $117.69      -45.9 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $61.98 $27.07      -56.3 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $73.47 $47.24      -35.7 %
Sports And Leisure
 United States Edit Panama Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership $45.18 $49.86      +10.4 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $22.78 $29.90      +31.3 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $15.00 $8.00      -46.7 %
Childcare
 United States Edit Panama Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $1,463.81 $543.33      -62.9 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $25,454.61 $7,981.33      -68.6 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit Panama Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $53.78 $54.44      +1.2 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $42.96 $44.88      +4.4 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $93.32 $88.56      -5.1 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes $115.49 $103.12      -10.7 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Panama Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,648.08 $912.05      -44.7 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,338.91 $703.04      -47.5 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $2,655.94 $1,698.00      -36.1 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $2,201.28 $1,283.10      -41.7 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit Panama Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $286.73 $271.22      -5.4 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $234.47 $154.60      -34.1 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Panama Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $4,340.11 $824.51      -81.0 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.55 6.37      -2.7 %
Last update: 19 October 202615 October 2026
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