Cost of living in Colón (Panama) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Colón (Panama) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colón (Panama) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 14 B/. (£10) | £12 | 14% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 8 B/. (£5.37) | £5.43 | 1% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 2.76 B/. (£1.97) | £3.30 | 40% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 1.78 B/. (£1.28) | £0.93 | 37% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 3.24 B/. (£2.32) | £2.39 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 3.21 B/. (£2.29) | £1.96 | 17% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 5.52 B/. (£3.95) | £3.47 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 2.65 B/. (£1.89) | £1.71 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 5.40 B/. (£3.86) | £1.30 | 197% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 0.76 B/. (£0.55) | £2.12 | 74% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 7 B/. (£5.00) | £7 | 27% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 2.24 B/. (£1.60) | £1.64 | 2% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1.75 B/. (£1.25) | £1.11 | 13% |
| Housing in Colón (Panama) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,388 B/. (£992) | £1,100 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 645 B/. (£461) | £868 | 47% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 348 B/. (£249) | £170 | 46% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,025 B/. (£733) | £659 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 536 B/. (£383) | £621 | 38% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 119 B/. (£85) | £126 | 33% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 33 B/. (£24) | £21 | 10% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 340 B/. (£243) | £386 | 37% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 94 B/. (£67) | £107 | 37% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 5.78 B/. (£4.13) | £6 | 36% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 7 B/. (£5.00) | £12 | 59% |
| Clothes in Colón (Panama) is 4% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 60 B/. (£43) | £62 | 31% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 49 B/. (£35) | £30 | 17% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 78 B/. (£56) | £66 | 16% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 81 B/. (£58) | £69 | 15% |
| Transportation in Colón (Panama) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 18,737 B/. (£13,392) | £18,131 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 0.80 B/. (£0.57) | £1.24 | 54% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 37 B/. (£26) | £65 | 59% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | £15 | - |
| Personal Care in Colón (Panama) is 53% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 14 B/. (£10) | £2.95 | 239% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 31 B/. (£22) | £4.55 | 387% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 60 B/. (£43) | £62 | 31% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 7 B/. (£5.00) | £2.75 | 82% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 5.09 B/. (£3.64) | £1.30 | 179% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 6.00 B/. (£4.29) | £3.71 | 16% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 3.09 B/. (£2.21) | £1.73 | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 1.41 B/. (£1.00) | £1.64 | 39% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 10 B/. (£7) | £13 | 46% |
| Entertainment in Colón (Panama) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Colón (Panama) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 12 B/. (£9) | £33 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 13 B/. (£9) | £18 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | £66 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 51 B/. (£36) | £58 | 37% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 7 B/. (£5.00) | £8 | 37% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 3.92 B/. (£2.80) | £2.90 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 3.50 B/. (£2.50) | £3.86 | 35% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 465 B/. (£332) | £389 | 15% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.25 B/. (£0.18) | £0.10 | 75% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 37 B/. (£26) | £36 | 28% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 4.53 B/. (£3.24) | £9 | 65% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,500 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,742 (3,837 B/.) in Colón.