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Cost Of Living In Panama

Those settling in the country can expect the tab for monthly expenses in Panama to be significantly less than in "first-world" countries. Nice apartments and homes can be rented for $1,000 or less per month. Prime beachfront Azuero real estate and luxury condos in Panama City, are far less than their equivalent in the US. Also, grocery prices are 25%-30% lower. Prices in Panama for a meal at a good restaurant can be enjoyed for $15-$40. First-run movie tickets are $3.75. Concert tickets range from $20-$100. Maid service is around $180 per month. Gardeners cost under $10 a day. A bottle of Scotch whisky can be found for $6.

TAXIS
At times it seems Panama has more taxis than mangos. Sometimes, if it is raining at knockoff time, it seems there are no taxis at all. In Panama City fares are based on a zoning system. A cabbie must show you his zoned map of the city if you challenge his charge. If you have more than one location to visit around town, the easy way is to hire a cab by the hour, negotiable. Prices differ between small taxis and large taxis. Between Tocumen Airport and Panama City's hotels the official rate is $10.00 a person if you share the cab with up to four others, $14.00 if you share with one other person, or $25.00 if you want the vehicle to yourself.

Gas price relief predicted
It is very likely that within 20 to 25 days the Panamanian people will feel a slight respite from high fuel prices, as gasoline and diesel enters the local market from Venezuela, according to Raul Veliz, president and general manager of the Trading Service Stations Corporation.

Competitive Panama
Panama rose one position in the overall index of competitiveness of the World Economic Forum (WEF). In 2007 Panama was in position 59 and this year 58th. "We are the second best country in Latin America, only behind Chile," noted Diego Eleta, former president of the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture.

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