- Cost of Living
- Panama
- India
- Panama City
- Mumbai
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Panama City (Panama) and Mumbai (India)
| Food | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Panama City (Panama) is 91% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 9.46 B/. (₨556) | ₨279 | 99% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5.48 B/. (₨322) | ₨161 | 100% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 2.76 B/. (₨162) | ₨98 | 65% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.33 B/. (₨78) | ₨46 | 71% |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.78 B/. (₨105) | ₨49 | 114% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.63 B/. (₨154) | ₨30 | 421% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.62 B/. (₨272) | ₨138 | 97% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.61 B/. (₨153) | ₨136 | 13% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 3.22 B/. (₨189) | ₨38 | 397% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 1.05 B/. (₨62) | ₨83 | 25% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9.65 B/. (₨567) | ₨617 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.88 B/. (₨110) | ₨60 | 83% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.44 B/. (₨85) | ₨26 | 222% |
| Housing | 52% | ||
| Housing in Panama City (Panama) is 52% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 1,480 B/. (₨86,982) | ₨59,388 | 46% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 140 B/. (₨8,228) | ₨3,312 | 148% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 38 B/. (₨2,210) | ₨1,090 | 103% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 504 B/. (₨29,607) | ₨47,833 | 38% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 107 B/. (₨6,269) | ₨9,782 | 36% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.66 B/. (₨333) | ₨234 | 42% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4.36 B/. (₨256) | ₨97 | 163% |
| Clothes | 25% | ||
| Clothes in Panama City (Panama) is 25% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 44 B/. (₨2,594) | ₨2,106 | 23% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 48 B/. (₨2,841) | ₨2,419 | 17% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 72 B/. (₨4,217) | ₨3,475 | 21% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 75 B/. (₨4,408) | ₨2,276 | 94% |
| Transportation | 74% | ||
| Transportation in Panama City (Panama) is 74% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,810 B/. (₨987,925) | ₨1,007,480 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.15 B/. (₨68) | ₨76 | 11% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 48 B/. (₨2,847) | ₨748 | 281% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 12.30 B/. (₨723) | ₨167 | 333% |
| Personal Care | 90% | ||
| Personal Care in Panama City (Panama) is 90% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 7.79 B/. (₨458) | ₨104 | 342% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.50 B/. (₨206) | ₨174 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.09 B/. (₨182) | ₨143 | 27% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.63 B/. (₨272) | ₨190 | 43% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.74 B/. (₨161) | ₨118 | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.06 B/. (₨121) | ₨56 | 118% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9.60 B/. (₨564) | ₨253 | 123% |
| Entertainment | 44% | ||
| Entertainment in Panama City (Panama) is 44% more expensive than in Mumbai (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 B/. (₨1,763) | ₨999 | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10.65 B/. (₨626) | ₨429 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 49 B/. (₨2,880) | ₨727 | 296% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 60 B/. (₨3,497) | ₨2,387 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6.23 B/. (₨366) | ₨444 | 18% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 2.70 B/. (₨158) | ₨114 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 2.34 B/. (₨137) | ₨170 | 19% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 166 B/. (₨9,730) | ₨8,589 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.10 B/. (₨5.73) | ₨1.09 | 424% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 54 B/. (₨3,154) | ₨2,416 | 31% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 4.17 B/. (₨245) | ₨130 | 89% |
| TOTAL | 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,194 prices entered by 694 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in Panama City (Panama) is 62% more expensive than in Mumbai (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨759,251
(12,919 B/.)
in Panama City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨468,750
in Mumbai.