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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 United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in David in 2025 is 36% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in David by expense type

Restaurant budget in David

Lunch

$ 5.6/person
($ 5.6 to $ 5.6)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 21/person
($ 17 to $ 24)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 7.4/person
($ 7.2 to $ 7.8)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 1.5 for 330ml
( $ 1.5)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 3/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 4.6)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 1.6/can
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in David

1-star hotel

$ 55/night
($ 34 to $ 114)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

2-star hotel

$ 63/night
($ 40 to $ 109)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 96/night
($ 39 to $ 257)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246

4-star hotel

$ 128/night
($ 56 to $ 235)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346

5-star hotel

$ 203/night
($ 202 to $ 202)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 564

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 49/month
($ 31 to $ 99)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 124/month
($ 47 to $ 298)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 118/month
($ 47 to $ 282)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Cottage or guest house

$ 61/month
($ 45 to $ 91)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 105/month
($ 50 to $ 202)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in David

Milk

$ 2/litre
($ 1 to $ 2)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.4/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 2.6)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.6)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 13/kg
( $ 13)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 8.6/kg
( $ 8.6)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 3.3/kg
( $ 3.3)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 2.2/kg
( $ 2.2)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 2
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in David

Bus ticket

$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 0.8)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.2/km
($ 2.1 to $ 3.4)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.4
( $ 3.4)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 42/24hrs
($ 19 to $ 384)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in David

Cinema

$ 3.4/ticket
( $ 3.4)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 5.6/hr
( $ 5.6)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in David

Cigarettes

$ 14/pack
( $ 14)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 42
( $ 42)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 61
( $ 61)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Panama City

$ 734
(fair price: $ 626)

London → Panama City

$ 897
(fair price: $ 835)

Toronto → Panama City

$ 801
(fair price: $ 650)

Los Angeles → Panama City

$ 764
(fair price: $ 585)

New York City → Panama City

$ 666
(fair price: $ 551)

Atlanta → Panama City

$ 643
(fair price: $ 494)