| New York | Panama City | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 3 250.20 | USD 991.67 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 817.11 | USD 1 083.33 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 112.00 | USD 15.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 75.00 | USD 45.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 115.19 |