Cost of living in David

David, Panama is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $833 for one person and $2038 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is David compared to other cities?

David is 42% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.

How does David compare to your city?

David is 67% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in David is, on average, 86% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in David?

Who is David a good fit for?

David is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is David so expensive?

The primary driver of costs in David is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact monthly expenses.

Is food expensive in David?

Food prices in David are 25% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in David?

Public transport is 32% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall savings in daily commuting costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
833 $
Without Rent
475 $
Rent & Utilities
358 $
Food
356 $
Transport
51 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
561 $
GDP per Capita
18,662 $
Freedom Index
7.57
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
14%
Population
82.9K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 5.01 $
Dinner 31.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.27 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.41 $
Capuccino 2.79 $
Coke, 330ml 1.5 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.55 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.05 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.32 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.37 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.53 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.83 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.83 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.94 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.54 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.05 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.79 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.86 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.63 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.18 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.19 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 8.68 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 0.74 $
Cigarette pack 6.94 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.74 $
Monthly Pass 46.4 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.99 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 33 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.66 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.84 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.59 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.23 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 66 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 100 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 38.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 243 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 396 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 293 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 610 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,257 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,453 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 561 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.96%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 32.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 3.32 $
Haircut 6.44 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 65.6 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 40.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 435 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 5,948 $

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David vs New York City (New York City is 386% more expensive) David vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 283% more expensive) David vs Chicago (Chicago is 220% more expensive) David vs Houston (Houston is 170% more expensive) David vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 184% more expensive) David vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 205% more expensive) David vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 163% more expensive) David vs San Diego (San Diego is 302% more expensive) David vs Dallas (Dallas is 206% more expensive) David vs San Jose (San Jose is 341% more expensive)
Canada
David vs Toronto (Toronto is 209% more expensive) David vs Montreal (Montreal is 135% more expensive) David vs Calgary (Calgary is 158% more expensive) David vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 168% more expensive) David vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 114% more expensive) David vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 111% more expensive) David vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 197% more expensive) David vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 218% more expensive) David vs Brampton (Brampton is 155% more expensive) David vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 159% more expensive)
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David vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 63% more expensive) David vs Holetown (Holetown is 67% more expensive)
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David vs Panama City (Panama City is 66% more expensive) David vs Colon (Colon is 42% more expensive) David vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 48% more expensive) David vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 27% more expensive) David vs David (David has similar costs) David vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 14% more expensive) David vs Balboa (Balboa is 50% more expensive) David vs Pacora (Pacora is 50% more expensive) David vs Chitre (Chitre is 31% more expensive) David vs Penonome (Penonome is 32% more expensive)
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David vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 49% more expensive) David vs Cayon (Cayon is 49% more expensive)
Cuba
David vs Havana (Havana is 23% more expensive) David vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 70% more expensive) David vs Holguin (Holguin is 54% more expensive) David vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 83% more expensive) David vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 26% more expensive) David vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 40% more expensive) David vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 87% more expensive) David vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 87% more expensive) David vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 32% more expensive) David vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 5% more expensive)
Costa Rica
David vs San Jose (San Jose is 49% more expensive) David vs Limon (Limon is 44% more expensive) David vs Liberia (Liberia is 8% more expensive) David vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 48% more expensive) David vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 53% more expensive) David vs Cartago (Cartago is 15% more expensive) David vs Heredia (Heredia is 50% more expensive) David vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 103% more expensive) David vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 57% more expensive)
Saint Lucia
David vs Castries (Castries is 39% more expensive) David vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 44% more expensive)
Jamaica
David vs Kingston (Kingston is 59% more expensive) David vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 6% less expensive) David vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 22% more expensive) David vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 40% more expensive) David vs May Pen (May Pen is 1% less expensive) David vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 17% more expensive) David vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 2% more expensive) David vs Linstead (Linstead is 26% more expensive) David vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 35% more expensive) David vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 37% more expensive)
El Salvador
David vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 43% more expensive) David vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 15% less expensive) David vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 41% more expensive) David vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 30% more expensive) David vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 39% more expensive) David vs Apopa (Apopa is 37% more expensive) David vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 44% more expensive) David vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 75% more expensive) David vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 31% more expensive) David vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 6% more expensive)
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David vs St. John's (St. John's is 30% more expensive) David vs All Saints (All Saints is 30% more expensive)
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David vs St. George's (St. George's is 28% more expensive) David vs Grenville (Grenville is 27% more expensive)
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David vs Roseau (Roseau is 20% more expensive) David vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 37% more expensive)
Saint Vincent
David vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 18% more expensive) David vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 21% more expensive)
Belize
David vs Belize City (Belize City is 5% more expensive) David vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 31% more expensive) David vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 12% less expensive) David vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 60% more expensive) David vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 89% more expensive)
Guatemala
David vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 21% more expensive) David vs Mixco (Mixco is 23% less expensive) David vs Coban (Coban is 9% more expensive) David vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 7% less expensive) David vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 9% more expensive) David vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 8% more expensive) David vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 5% more expensive) David vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 4% more expensive) David vs Flores (Flores is 3% more expensive) David vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 5% less expensive)
Honduras
David vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 0% less expensive) David vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 25% more expensive) David vs Choloma (Choloma is 28% less expensive) David vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 22% less expensive) David vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 6% more expensive) David vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 4% more expensive) David vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 14% less expensive) David vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 14% less expensive) David vs Yoro (Yoro is 12% less expensive) David vs La Lima (La Lima is 4% more expensive)
Dominican Republic
David vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 5% less expensive) David vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 26% more expensive) David vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 8% less expensive) David vs Higuey (Higuey is 8% less expensive) David vs La Vega (La Vega is 31% less expensive) David vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 0% less expensive) David vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 12% less expensive) David vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 37% less expensive) David vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 25% less expensive) David vs Bonao (Bonao is 35% less expensive)
Nicaragua
David vs Managua (Managua is 7% less expensive) David vs Leon (Leon is 23% less expensive) David vs Masaya (Masaya is 15% less expensive) David vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 34% less expensive) David vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 23% less expensive) David vs Esteli (Esteli is 29% less expensive) David vs Granada (Granada is 16% less expensive) David vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 45% less expensive) David vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 20% less expensive) David vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 7% more expensive)