Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Panama Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Panama

😐 Solo nomad: Canada is 37.1% more expensive than Panama without rent, and 50.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Canada is 37.7% more expensive than Panama without rent, and 39.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Canada
Panama
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$18.65 CA$25.39
$10.18 PABΒ 10.18
83.20%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 CA$101
$50.5 PABΒ 50.5
47.23%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.02 CA$15
$7.58 PABΒ 7.58
45.38%
Cappuccino
$3.75 CA$5.11
$3.55 PABΒ 3.55
5.63%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 CA$2.95
$1.51 PABΒ 1.51
43.71%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 CA$2.29
$1.23 PABΒ 1.23
36.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.83 CA$7.94
$2.23 PABΒ 2.23
161.43%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.74 CA$7.81
$3.73 PABΒ 3.73
53.89%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Canada
Panama
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.24 CA$3.04
$1.83 PABΒ 1.83
22.40%
White Bread (500g)
$2.66 CA$3.62
$2.41 PABΒ 2.41
10.37%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.6 CA$4.9
$2.27 PABΒ 2.27
58.59%
Eggs
$3.53 CA$4.8
$2.7 PABΒ 2.7
30.74%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.32 CA$15.41
$11.54 PABΒ 11.54
-1.91%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.46 CA$16.96
$7.39 PABΒ 7.39
68.61%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.28 CA$20.8
$9.36 PABΒ 9.36
63.25%
Apples (1kg)
$4.17 CA$5.68
$3.89 PABΒ 3.89
7.20%
Banana (1kg)
$1.5 CA$2.05
$1.37 PABΒ 1.37
9.49%
Oranges (1kg)
$4 CA$5.45
$2.89 PABΒ 2.89
38.41%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.07 CA$5.54
$3.05 PABΒ 3.05
33.44%
Potato (1kg)
$2.78 CA$3.78
$2.1 PABΒ 2.1
32.38%
Onion (1kg)
$2.73 CA$3.72
$2.46 PABΒ 2.46
10.98%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.63 CA$3.58
$2.14 PABΒ 2.14
22.90%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 CA$2.48
$1.6 PABΒ 1.6
13.75%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$14.61 CA$19.88
$5.88 PABΒ 5.88
148.47%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.08 CA$17.8
$10.17 PABΒ 10.17
28.61%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.01 CA$4.1
$1.24 PABΒ 1.24
142.74%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.34 CA$4.55
$2.22 PABΒ 2.22
50.45%
🚌 Getting Around
Canada
Panama
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 CA$3.49
$0.52 PABΒ 0.52
392.31%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$78.4 CA$107
$25.45 PABΒ 25.45
207.94%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.55 CA$4.83
$2.05 PABΒ 2.05
73.17%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.55 CA$2.11
$1.99 PABΒ 1.99
-22.11%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$28.91 CA$39.35
$20.72 PABΒ 20.72
39.53%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 CA$1.58
$0.96 PABΒ 0.96
20.83%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.6K CA$33.5K
$21.3K PABΒ 21.3K
15.25%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.9K CA$28.5K
$20.9K PABΒ 20.9K
0.04%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Canada
Panama
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$155 CA$211
$108 PABΒ 108
43.75%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$45.2 CA$61.5
$29.43 PABΒ 29.43
53.58%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$62.4 CA$84.9
$47.41 PABΒ 47.41
31.60%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Canada
Panama
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.82 CA$58.3
$49.24 PABΒ 49.24
-13.04%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.72 CA$24.11
$33.72 PABΒ 33.72
-47.45%
Cinema Ticket
$11.25 CA$15.31
$7.11 PABΒ 7.11
58.23%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Canada
Panama
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$804 CA$1,094
$439 PABΒ 439
83.05%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12K CA$16.4K
$11.6K PABΒ 11.6K
4.12%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Canada
Panama
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.7 CA$77.2
$47.07 PABΒ 47.07
20.40%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.61 CA$56.6
$40.77 PABΒ 40.77
2.06%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.2 CA$123
$85 PABΒ 85
6.17%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 CA$147
$116 PABΒ 116
-6.91%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Canada
Panama
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,364 CA$1,857
$923 PABΒ 923
47.73%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,208 CA$1,645
$711 PABΒ 711
69.97%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,179 CA$2,966
$1,745 PABΒ 1,745
24.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,835 CA$2,497
$1,378 PABΒ 1,378
33.10%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,152 CA$8,374
$1,884 PABΒ 1,884
226.55%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,409 CA$6,001
$1,502 PABΒ 1,502
193.49%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Canada
Panama
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,867 CA$3,903
$807 PABΒ 807
255.18%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.33
6.3
0.48%

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Last update for Canada: October 28, 2025

Last update for Panama: October 28, 2025

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