Panama vs United States
United States is about 53% pricier than Panama overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 47.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 78 of 100).
Metric Panama United States
Price level (US=100) 47.0 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $41,369 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $39,260 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 0.7% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Panama United States
Housing & utilities 72 215
Food 109 117
Transport 64 116
Restaurants & hotels 78 142
Health 102 208
Communication 143 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Panama United States
Quality-of-life score 78/100 91/100
Life expectancy 80 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 11.7 5.8
Internet users 73% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Panama more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 53% pricier than Panama overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Panama would cost roughly $213,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Panama or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 78 out of 100.
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