David travel budget

David: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to David

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 40 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1021* (1036 PAB)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 80 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 3.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 2244* (2254 PAB)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 112 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 6.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 3751* (3766 PAB)

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



Cost of living in David compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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):

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Local prices in David by expense type

Restaurant budget in David

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in David is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.6/person
($ 5.6 to $ 5.6)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 21/person
($ 17 to $ 24)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.4/person
($ 7.2 to $ 7.8)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.5 for 330ml
( $ 1.5)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 4.6)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.6/can
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in David

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in David is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 55/night
($ 34 to $ 114)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 63/night
($ 40 to $ 109)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 96/night
($ 39 to $ 257)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 128/night
($ 56 to $ 235)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 203/night
($ 202 to $ 202)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 564
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 49/month
($ 31 to $ 99)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 124/month
($ 47 to $ 298)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 118/month
($ 47 to $ 282)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 61/month
($ 45 to $ 91)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254
Family room
Family room
$ 105/month
($ 50 to $ 202)

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

Supermarket food budget in David

On average, the price of supermarket food in David is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1 to $ 2)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.4/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 2.6)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.6)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
( $ 13)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 8.6/kg
( $ 8.6)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.3/kg
( $ 3.3)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
( $ 2.2)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

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

Public and private transport budget in David

On average, the price of transport in David is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in David (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91181810.80.82.22.21.21.24242United StatesDavidBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 0.8)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.2/km
($ 2.1 to $ 3.4)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.4
( $ 3.4)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 42/24hrs
($ 19 to $ 384)

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

Leisure activity budget in David

On average, budget for leisure activities in David is 76% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.4/ticket
( $ 3.4)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 5.6/hr
( $ 5.6)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in David

On average, shopping budget in David is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 14/pack
( $ 14)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 42
( $ 42)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 61
( $ 61)

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

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Panama City
Montreal → Panama City
Montreal → Panama City
$ 734
(fair price: $ 626)
London → Panama City
London → Panama City
London → Panama City
$ 897
(fair price: $ 835)
Toronto → Panama City
Toronto → Panama City
Toronto → Panama City
$ 801
(fair price: $ 650)
Los Angeles → Panama City
Los Angeles  → Panama City
Los Angeles  → Panama City
$ 764
(fair price: $ 585)
New York City → Panama City
New York City → Panama City
New York City → Panama City
$ 666
(fair price: $ 551)
Atlanta → Panama City
Atlanta → Panama City
Atlanta → Panama City
$ 643
(fair price: $ 494)



About this information on the cost of living in David

The information about the cost of living in David shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in David was updated on 11-11-2024.

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