Cost of living in David (Panama) is 45% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in David (Panama) is 26% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| David | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 B/. (R$ 38) | R$ 38 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6 B/. (R$ 35) | R$ 31 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2.16 B/. (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.49 B/. (R$ 8) | R$ 4.82 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.63 B/. (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.81 B/. (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.27 B/. (R$ 24) | R$ 34 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.54 B/. (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.88 B/. (R$ 10) | R$ 4.98 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.13 B/. (R$ 6) | R$ 5.65 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7 B/. (R$ 41) | R$ 37 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.17 B/. (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.92 B/. (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in David (Panama) is 80% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| David | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 848 B/. (R$ 4,721) | R$ 2,404 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 451 B/. (R$ 2,511) | R$ 1,420 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 64 B/. (R$ 358) | R$ 250 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 465 B/. (R$ 2,586) | R$ 1,698 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350 B/. (R$ 1,950) | R$ 1,077 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 41 B/. (R$ 229) | R$ 279 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29 B/. (R$ 162) | R$ 85 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 643 B/. (R$ 3,582) | R$ 2,104 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 103 B/. (R$ 575) | R$ 602 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 B/. (R$ 40) | R$ 12 | + 239% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 B/. (R$ 68) | R$ 14 | + 375% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in David (Panama) is about the same as in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| David | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41 B/. (R$ 226) | R$ 218 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29 B/. (R$ 162) | R$ 163 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 65 B/. (R$ 361) | R$ 332 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 59 B/. (R$ 329) | R$ 286 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in David (Panama) is 39% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| David | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 21,470 B/. (R$ 119,551) | R$ 72,761 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.94 B/. (R$ 5.23) | R$ 5.90 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 B/. (R$ 254) | R$ 161 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 B/. (R$ 98) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in David (Panama) is 30% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| David | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.79 B/. (R$ 32) | R$ 23 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 B/. (R$ 102) | R$ 79 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 33 B/. (R$ 186) | R$ 217 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.54 B/. (R$ 31) | R$ 18 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.17 B/. (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.88 B/. (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.58 B/. (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.23 B/. (R$ 12) | R$ 4.01 | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 B/. (R$ 56) | R$ 41 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in David (Panama) is 69% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| David | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21 B/. (R$ 116) | R$ 66 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8 B/. (R$ 45) | R$ 40 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 206 B/. (R$ 1,149) | R$ 132 | + 770% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32 B/. (R$ 176) | R$ 104 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.93 B/. (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.92 B/. (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.27 B/. (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 B/. (R$ 6,682) | R$ 3,568 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.13 B/. (R$ 0.74) | R$ 0.81 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41 B/. (R$ 230) | R$ 104 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 B/. (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 276% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 123 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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