Cost of living in Greenbelt is 29% higher than in Panama City (without rent).
Rent in Greenbelt is 116% more expensive than in Panama City.
Cost of living including rent in Greenbelt is 76% higher than in Panama City.
Food in Greenbelt is 33% more expensive than in Panama City.
Transport in Greenbelt is 10% cheaper than in Panama City.
| Greenbelt | Panama City | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Greenbelt | Panama City | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.2 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.5 $ | 55.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9 $ | 7.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.04 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.81 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.34 $ | 1.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.68 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.03 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.78 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 7.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.9 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.37 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.12 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ | 1 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.69 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.9 $ | 9.03 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11 $ | 5.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.2 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 91.9 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 23.2 $ | 13.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 97.5 $ | 49.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.37 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.22 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.8 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ | 3.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
133 $ | 76.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
206 $ | 118 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
77.8 $ | 47.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,354 $ | 577 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,602 $ | 1,198 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,632 $ | 827 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,246 $ | 1,757 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,923 $ | 2,406 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,024 $ | 1,535 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,296 $ | 914 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.65 % | 6.12 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.7 $ | 43.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.9 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Haircut | 17 $ | 13.7 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 101 $ | 90.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.5 $ | 54.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,477 $ | 437 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,594 $ | 9,531 $ |