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David travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to David

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in David for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in David compared to Panama in 2020

On average, the cost of living in David in 2020 is 32% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in David in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in David by expense type

Restaurant budget in David

Lunch

$ 5.5/person
($ 4.9 to $ 17)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 16/person
($ 9.3 to $ 26)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 5.5/person
($ 4.9 to $ 11)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Imported beer

$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.4)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 1.9/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 1.1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 1.1/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in David

1-star hotel

$ 38/night
($ 29 to $ 45)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 41/night
($ 28 to $ 49)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 72/night
($ 49 to $ 100)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 423/night
($ 242 to $ 605)

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62% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 28/month
($ 26 to $ 29)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 217/month
($ 97 to $ 403)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 110/month
($ 103 to $ 118)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 87/month
($ 45 to $ 143)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 163/month
($ 126 to $ 207)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in David

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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78% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 2.2/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 3.6)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 2.6)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 9.2/kg
($ 8.7 to $ 47)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 5.3/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 15)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.3)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 1.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 2 to $ 2.7)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 1.2/salad
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.6
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 7.2/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 13)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in David

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
( $ 0.2)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Bus pass

$ 45/month
( $ 45)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.2/km
($ 2.2 to $ 3.2)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.7
($ 0.7 to $ 3.2)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Car hire

$ 15/24hrs
($ 3.6 to $ 94)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in David

Electricity, water...

$ 47/month
($ 45 to $ 202)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 40/month
($ 23 to $ 66)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 563/month
($ 273 to $ 764)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1367

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 255/month
($ 164 to $ 437)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1095

Flat (centre)

$ 709/month
($ 492 to $ 2179)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2195

Flat (suburbs)

$ 383/month
($ 328 to $ 764)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1739

Gym

$ 41/month
($ 34 to $ 137)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 110/month
($ 110 to $ 132)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 953

Private primary school

$ 2375/yr
($ 2353 to $ 2397)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16399

Leisure activity budget in David

Cinema

$ 3.8/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 6)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 28/hr
( $ 28)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in David

Cigarettes

$ 5.3/pack
($ 4.9 to $ 7.4)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 36
($ 27 to $ 88)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 28
($ 23 to $ 45)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 58
($ 44 to $ 132)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 73
($ 51 to $ 100)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Panama City

$ 639
(fair price: $ 510)

London → Panama City

$ 811
(fair price: $ 698)

Los Angeles → Panama City

$ 726
(fair price: $ 555)

Toronto (Ontario) → Panama City

$ 580
(fair price: $ 507)

Montreal → Panama City

$ 637
(fair price: $ 523)

Manchester → Panama City

$ 933
(fair price: $ 768)

Dublin → Panama City

$ 986
(fair price: $ 846)

Sydney → Panama City

$ 1794
(fair price: $ 1574)

Edinburgh → Panama City

$ 917
(fair price: $ 780)

Melbourne → Panama City

$ 1694
(fair price: $ 1487)

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