Here is a rough cost (in US$) of typical things in Panama (2007)…
Bottle of local beer in the supermarket = $0.50
Bottle of local beer at a medium-scale restaurant = $1.25
1l Bottle of water = $0.25-$0.30
1 cup of ‘fancy’ coffee (e.g. latte style) = $2
McDonald’s Combo meal = $3
2 course meal (incl. 1 drink) at average restaurant for 2 = $15-20
2 course meal (incl. 1 drink) at TGI Friday’s for 2 = $30
Upscale restaurant 2 course meal for 2 (no wine but soft drinks) = $35-50
Average shopping basket for 2 people with food to last 2-3 days (Riba Smith supermarket) = $20-$30 (depending upon how much local versus imported brand goods you buy)
Average taxi ride (within downtown area) for 2 people = $1-$1.25
Cinema ticket for 1 = $4
Day trip out of town somewhere = between $10-$50 per person (depending upon how far you go & what sort or guide you go with or whether you hire a cab and go on your own)
