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

San Miguelito travel budget

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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 United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in San Miguelito in 2024 is 37% 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in San Miguelito by expense type

Restaurant budget in San Miguelito

Lunch

$ 13/person
($ 7 to $ 21)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 31/person
($ 21 to $ 51)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 7.9/person
($ 7.9 to $ 10)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 3 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 4)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.8/cup
($ 2 to $ 5)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.8/can
($ 1 to $ 3)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.2/bottle
($ 1 to $ 3)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in San Miguelito

1-star hotel

$ 84/night
($ 29 to $ 233)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 63/night
($ 18 to $ 257)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 101/night
($ 26 to $ 311)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 229

4-star hotel

$ 167/night
($ 74 to $ 412)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 186/night
($ 98 to $ 372)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 483

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 68/month
($ 19 to $ 188)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Room with kitchen

$ 169/month
($ 20 to $ 512)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 241

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 127/month
($ 24 to $ 385)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 212

Cottage or guest house

$ 80/month
($ 35 to $ 196)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 153/month
($ 37 to $ 598)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in San Miguelito

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.5/500g
($ 1 to $ 4)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.4)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.4/kg
($ 3.8 to $ 12)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 5)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1 to $ 3)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in San Miguelito

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
( $ 0.2)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
($ 1 to $ 2)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.3
($ 1.3 to $ 3)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in San Miguelito

Cinema

$ 7/ticket
($ 5 to $ 10)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in San Miguelito

Cigarettes

$ 6/pack
($ 5 to $ 7.5)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 55
($ 36 to $ 81)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 41
($ 10 to $ 65)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Panama City

$ 776
(fair price: $ 688)

Toronto → Panama City

$ 683
(fair price: $ 546)

Los Angeles → Panama City

$ 744
(fair price: $ 532)

New York City → Panama City

$ 544
(fair price: $ 448)

Montreal → Panama City

$ 694
(fair price: $ 567)

Atlanta → Panama City

$ 608
(fair price: $ 452)