Panama City Hostels - Mamallena backpackers, Panama City

Alcohol
A beer in the supermarket	50-55 cents
A beer in a bar in the country	around 60 cents
A beer in a bar in the city	normally $2, but can go to $3
A bottle of national rum (Ron Abuelo)	around $6.50 in a supermarket
	around $40-$50 in a nightclub
A bottle of national alcohol (Seco)	less than $5 in a supermarket
	around $40-$50 in a nightclub
Transport
Long distance buses	Around $1.50 per hour
Taxis	Works on a zone system, most places in the city will cost the same fare. Most fares should never cost more than $2, but be reasonable. $1.25 for one person 25 cents for each extra person 25 cents for each zone change 25 cents for night time $3 to the domestic airport $5 to the Causeway $5 to the Canal $17 from Hostel to Tocumen international airport (1-2 people +$2 for each extra person) $20-25 from the International airport As anywhere, some dishonest drivers will try and charge more. They'll even tell you that you have to pay more because you're a tourist!!!!
Buses in the city	25 cents
Going out
Entry to clubs	$5-$15 depending on the club
Basic meal	$2-$5
Medium priced meal	$5-$10
Expensive meal	How much do you want to pay?

Cigarettes- Marlboro	$3.50 in a supermarket, they were cheaper but there was a recent tax increase.