Travel budget and cost of living in San Miguelito (Panama) how much does a trip cost?

San Miguelito travel budget

San Miguelito: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to San Miguelito

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

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

Cost of living in San Miguelito compared to Panama in 2021

On average, the cost of living in San Miguelito in 2021 is 43% 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 San Miguelito in 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in San Miguelito by expense type

Restaurant budget in San Miguelito

Lunch

$ 2.7/person
($ 2.7 to $ 17)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 9.8/person
($ 9.8 to $ 36)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30

McDonald's meal

$ 4.3/person
($ 4.3 to $ 8.7)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 5.5)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Imported beer

$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 1/cup
($ 1 to $ 4.4)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 1/can
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in San Miguelito

1-star hotel

$ 49/night
($ 48 to $ 51)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 34/night
($ 32 to $ 39)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 73/night
($ 41 to $ 128)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 124/night
($ 122 to $ 126)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 198/night
($ 163 to $ 250)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 41/month
($ 26 to $ 64)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 109/month
($ 55 to $ 193)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 124/month
($ 121 to $ 125)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 41/month
($ 36 to $ 48)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 140/month
($ 84 to $ 226)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in San Miguelito

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.9)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 1.8/500g
($ 1 to $ 3.1)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.2)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Eggs

$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 3.5)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 3/kg
($ 3 to $ 23)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 3.7/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 11)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9

Apples

$ 2.3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 5.5)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 3.1/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 4.4)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Tomatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.4)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 1/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.2)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 1/salad
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 3.5/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 17)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in San Miguelito

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.2/km
($ 1.7 to $ 3.2)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.3
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Budget for living and housing in San Miguelito

Electricity, water...

$ 110/month
($ 66 to $ 192)

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33% 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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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 23/month
($ 23 to $ 73)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 66

Flat (centre)

$ 523/month
( $ 523)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2141

Flat (suburbs)

$ 315/month
( $ 315)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1714

Private nursery

$ 88/month
($ 88 to $ 437)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 931

Private primary school

$ 5983/yr
($ 2941 to $ 17427)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15741

Leisure activity budget in San Miguelito

Cinema

$ 6.2/ticket
($ 5.5 to $ 8.7)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in San Miguelito

Cigarettes

$ 4.7/pack
($ 4.7 to $ 7.6)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 34
($ 34 to $ 77)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 14
($ 14 to $ 55)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 45
($ 45 to $ 100)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 77

Leather shoes

$ 66
($ 55 to $ 143)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 96

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Panama City

$ 602
(fair price: $ 458)

London → Panama City

$ 775
(fair price: $ 655)

Los Angeles → Panama City

$ 792
(fair price: $ 538)

Toronto (Ontario) → Panama City

$ 581
(fair price: $ 510)

Montreal → Panama City

$ 634
(fair price: $ 520)

Manchester → Panama City

$ 895
(fair price: $ 745)

Dublin → Panama City

$ 971
(fair price: $ 832)

Edinburgh → Panama City

$ 900
(fair price: $ 756)

Sydney → Panama City

$ 1810
(fair price: $ 1575)

Melbourne → Panama City

$ 1703
(fair price: $ 1488)